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FAIRFIELD  UNIVERSITY 
LIBRARY 


Fairfield  University 

The  journey  that  redefined  us. 


1073  North  Benson 

Fairfield,  Connecticut  06824 

www.fairfield.edu 

203.254.4000 


The  Manor  2006 
Vol.  56 


redefined 


The  inevitable  choices  we  have  to  make 


in  the  pursuit  of  our  futures  have  never 
been  easy.  Yet,  it  is  through  this  process 


that  we  discover  who  we  are  and  who  we 


want  to  be.  Our  time  at  Fairfield  University 
has  provided  the  guidance  and  support, 
which  have  allowed  us  to  grow,  develop, 
and  succeed  in  the  paths  we  have 


chosen.  The  sum  of  these  decisions  and 


experiences  have  made  our  last  four  years 
become  the  journey  that  has  redefined  us. 


4 

redefine 

Introduction 


R53 

relive 

Campus  Life 


174 

remarkable 
Clubs  and 

Activities 


118 


recapture 
Sports 


Intnxliu  lion 


reinvent 

Academics 


rejoice 
Seniors 


242 

remember 
Dedication 


244 


/^acknowledge 
Ads 


Table  of  Contents  I 


An  aerial  view  of  our 
beautiful  campus 
spread  out  over  two- 
hundred  acres. 


Banners  celebrating  our 

university's  Jesuit  ideals 

line  the  main  entrance  to 

the  campus. 


Introduction 


4  4j[ 


JEIIim 


Founded  in  1942,  Fairfield  University 


stretches  over  two  hundred  acres  with 


thirty  four  major  buildings  of  learning, 
residence,  and  recreation.  Each  year,  our 
campus  continues  to  expand  such  as  the 
addition  of  the  Aloysius  P.  Kelley  Center. 


Filled  with  beautiful  scenery  and  elegant 


architecture,  it  has  been  our  home  for  the 


last  four  years  of  our  college  experience. 


The  Fairfield  University  campus  is  always  growing  and  the 

Aloysius  P.  Kelly  Center  will  become  the  new  home  for  our 

administrative,  admissions,  financial  aid  and  career  planning 

offices. 


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Rediscover 


Gathering  with 
your  close  friends 
at  Fairfield  events 
provide  memories 
that  will  last  a 
lifetime. 


ntroduction 


In  the  transition  from  freshmen  to  seniors, 


Fairfield  has  provided  an  unforgettable 
experience  which  has  given  us  friends 


that  will  last  a  lifetime.  Our  many  sporting 


events,  concerts,  dances,  clubs  and 


volunteer  groups,  as  well  as  various 


other  social  activities,  have  allowed  us  to 


come  together  with  our  friends  and  fellow 


students  to  have  fun.  We've  made  some 


memories  that  will  never  be  forgotten. 


In  the  spring  students  are  able  to  gather  together  and  enjoy 
the  warm  weather  with  barbecues,  outdoor  sports,  and 

various  other  activities. 


■  ■■ 


Research  librarians 
help  students  use 
the  libraries'  vast 
resources. 


y  The  secretary  at  the 
University  Activities  Office 
helps  us  get  involved. 

Employees  at  the  book  | 
store  are  always  around 
to  help  students. 


Students  always  love 

to  recieve  mail  and 

packages  from  friendly 

staff. 


Introduction 


More  than  just  its  students,  Fairfield 
provides  a  rich  and  diverse  community 
that  encompasses  faculty,  administration, 
and  various  other  employees.  Resources 
such  as  Dimenna-Nyselius  Library,  the 
Health  Center,  the  Barone  Campus 
Center  and  the  Regina  A.  Quick  Center 
for  the  Arts  all  create  a  network  of  people 
who  aide  in  our  college  experience. 


The  Barone  Campus  Center  contains  the  Dining  Hall. 

bookstore,  mailroom,  gameroom  and  study  lounges.  It  is 

also  home  to  the  Fairfield  University  Student  Association, 

the  Career  Planning  center,  the  Mirror,  the  Manor,  and  many 

other  clubs  and  activities 


Recreate 


Every  year,  Campus 
Ministry  offers  many 
service  missions  to 
students  so  that  they 
can  help  those  in 
need. 


Inlrodiu  lion 


H 


<»      «r* 


. 


Fairfield's  Jesuit  legacy  pervades  our 


campus  as  it  seeks  to  foster  the  values  of 


intellectual  pursuit,  ethical  and  religious 
development,  and  a  sense  of  social 
responsibility.  Through  various  academic 
and  extra-curricular  opportunities,  our  Jesuit 


education  seeks  to  create  well  educated 


and  socially  aware  young  men  and  women 
who  value  the  dignity  of  human  life. 


During  our  time  at  Fairfield,  we  come  to  realize  that  only 
when  we  work  together  can  we  change  the  world  for  the 

better. 


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Reexamine 


II 


Being  able  to  gather 
in  the  Rec  Plex  for 
Siblings  Weekend 
activities  is  a  fun 
family  event  every 
year. 


12 


IntnxliK  Hon 


While  at  Fairfield,  the  friends  that  you 
make  become  your  second  family  as  you 
leave  your  home  and  comfort  zone  for  the 
first  time  as  a  freshman.  Likewise,  your 
professors,  coaches,  and  advisors  also  all 
become  part  of  an  extended  family  that 
helps  you  develop  from  an  inexperienced 
freshman    into    an    accomplished 


graduate  ready  to  enter  the  world 


Having  family  from  home  as  well  as  younger  siblings  come  to 

visit  is  always  a  fun  and  interesting  for  students.  Being  able 

to  combine  the  family  one  has  created  at  Fairfield  with  one's 

family  from  home  is  a  wonderful  experience. 


Reinvent  ■■■  . 


Move  In  Day  ■    Barone  ■  Roommates   ■  Football  Games 


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1  I  ■■■  Freshmen  Year 


Choosing  a  Major  ■  Third  Eye  Blind  ■  IK(    ■  Friend 


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From  the  intimidating  experience  of  meeting 
your  first  roommate  to  declaring  your  major, 
the  transition  from  freshman  to  sophomore 


year  is  one  that  is  filled  with  many  new 


experiences  and  decisions.  These  are  the 


years  where  you  decide  who  you  are  and 
who  you  want  to  become  as  you  create  a 


circle  of  friends  and  settle  into  life  at  Fairfield. 


O 

o 

3 

o 


Sophomore  Year  ■■■  15 


Study  Abroad  ■   Townhouses  ■  Class  Rings  ■  Dane  Cook 


3 


Junioi  Yeaj 


Your  junior  and  senior  years  allow  for  the 


shift  from  residence  halls  to  townhouses 
and  the  beach,  the  opportunity  to  study 
abroad,  the  chance  to  share  in  senior 
traditions,  and  the  first  steps  towards 
starting  your  future  career.  As  graduation 
approaches,  senior  year  becomes  a  time 
to  look  back  fondly  and  make  the  most 
of  the  time  you  have  left  at  Fairfield. 


Beach  ■  The  Grape  ■    100  Nights  ■  Jobs  ■  Senior  Week 


Senior  Year  ■■■  1  i 


"  i  hope  you  had  the  time  of  your 


Decorated  podium  awaiting 
the  commencemnet  speakers. 


Preparing  for  the 
commencemnet  ceremony  . 


Traditional  Fairfield 
University  Flags. 


Belarmine  Lawn  all  set  up 
for  the  2006 
commencement 
ceremony. 


•  •   *  •• 


•  • 


InimiliH  mm 


life..." 

commencement 


At  Fairfield  University's  56th 
Commencement  Ceremony  on  May 
21,  2006  the  1,179  graduates  joined 
together  on  Bellarmine  lawn,  to  recieve 
their  diplomas.  After  four  years  of 
following  the  lead  and  guidance  of 
their  professors  and  their  peers  these 
graduates  are  ready  to  share  their 
knowledge  and  experiences  with  others. 


"*- 1 


Last  photo  before  these 
seniors  become  alumni. 


Congratulations  class  of 
2006! 


Commencement 


"...be  sure  to  change  your  course 


Family  and  friends 
anxiously  await  the  arrival 
of  the  class  of  2006. 


Nick  is  all  smiles 
for  the  day. 


These  boys  pose  for  a 
picture  while  waiting  for 
the  ceremony  to  begin. 


Introduction 


every  now 


and  then" 


commencement 


"They  all  finished  the  race  at  the  same 
time.  And  when  they  did,  everyone  in 
the  stadium  stood  up  and  clapped  and 
whistled  and  cheered  for  a  long,  long  time. 
Deep  down  we  know  that  what  matters  in 


this  life  is  more  than  winning  for  ourselves. 


What  really  matters  is  helping  others  win 
too,  even  if  it  means  slowing  down  and 
changing  our  course  every  now  and  then." 


Validictorian.  Beth 
Wittenberg,  delivers  her 
speech. 


The  flags  representing 
the  different  schools  of 
Faifield  all  lined  up  for  the 
ceremony. 


Fairfield 


('oiniiuiHriiKii! 


"follow  your  passion  and  you  will 


The  soon  to  be  graduates 
attetively  listen  to  the 
commencement  speakers. 


3 


Kelly  MacDonald  and 

Danielle  Marini  proudly 

pose  with  their  diplomas. 


IlUl'mllli  llotl 


end  up  where  you  DC10112. . . 

commencement 


*  Fairfield 

^UNIVERSITY 


"I  hope  you  discovered  during 
these  years  that  education  is  not 
primarily  about  what  you  draw  from 
books,  but  what  you  draw  from 
yourself.  In  fact,  if  you  took  Latin, 
you  learned  that  the  word  "educate" 
means  to  bring  forth  from  within." 


Brittish  Robinson 
addresses  the  graduates. 


Diploma  =  relief, 
relaxation...  and 
then  the  real  world. 


ColllllRIKC-llIfllt 


"these  are  the  times  to  YQ 


Fairfield  University's  class 
of  2006. 


Friendly  embrases  after 
the  ceremony 


llllKxIlK  IIOI1 


member..." 


commencement 


*  Fairfield 

JUN1VERSITY 


"It  is  difficult  to  say  what  is 
impossible,  for  the  dream  of 
yesterday  is  the  hope  of  today 
and  the  reality  of  tomorrow." 


"Do  not  fear  to  step  into  the 
unknown,  for  where  there  is 
risk,   there   is   also   reward." 


President  Father  Jeffery 
Von  Arx  addresses  the 
crowd. 


Recent  graduate  is 
accompanied  by  her 
proud  family. 


Commencement 


"it's  time  to  start  living  the  life 


A  crowd  gathers  at  the 
chapel  after  the 
ceremony. 


Kristen  Peirano  and 

Bradley  Marino  smile 

before  receiving  their 

diplomas. 


• 


Introduction 


youve 


imagined..." 


commencement 


"If  you  have  to  build  castles  in  the 
air,  your  work  need  not  be  lost;  that 
s  where  they  should  be.    Now  go 


put  the  foundations  under  them." 


"Imperfection  is  beauty.  Madness  is 
genious.  And  it's  better  to  be  absolutely 
rediculous...than  absolutely  boring." 


Some  very  recent  alumni 
of  the  class  of  2006. 


Coouncncemcnl 


"where  it  all 


began... 


95 


senior  ivee 


Senior  week     began  with  the 


Jesuit  Social  in  the  Oak  Room 


to  celebrate  the  rich  history  of 
Fairfield  University.  The  Jesuit 
community  hosted  this  event 


as  a  kick  off  to  Senior  Week 


Taking  a  photo  break  at 
the  Jesuit  Social. 


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A  groups  of  senior 
girls  at  the  first  event 
of  senior  week! 


These  three  seniors 
say  cheese! 


Senior  Week 


"it's  a  jungle  out 


there 


95 


senior  week^ 


After  spending  a  week  with  Fairfield 
friends,  seniors  took  some  time  to 


relax  and  unwind  at  the  Levee  one 


last  time.    This  event  gave  seniors 


one  last  chance  to  celebrate  all  of 


their  achievments  over  the  past 
four  years  before  venturing  out 
into  the  jungle  of  the  real  world. 


Reminiscing  about  all 
of  the  memories  of 
the  last  four  years. 


Introduction 


I*'  ■ 


These  seniors  enjoy  one 
last  round  at  the  Levee. 


After  Mike  Murphy  made 
a  toast  to  the  class  of 
2006  he  stopped  for 
a  picture  with  Sarah 
Evangelista. 


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Chris  Gradel  and 
Jesse  Cushman  thank 
graduate  assistant  Liz 
Carr  for  all  of  her  help. 

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Senior  Week 


■"dining  down  UIlQCr, 


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senior  weef^ 


Everyone  got  a  chance  to  spend 
the  afternoon  in  the  Outback,  with 


unlimited  food,  music,  entertainment, 


and  fun  in  the  sun  for  an  Australian 


excursion.  Later  on  that  week, 
seniors  got  to  journey  through  some 
of  Europe's  most  famous  countries 


with  their  whole  families.  The  BCC  was 


transformed  into  a  European  adventure. 


Seniors  gather  on  the 
deck  above  the  pools. 


There  were  lifeguards 

on  hand  to  ensure  all  the 

seniors  were  safe. 


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Students  took  advantage 
of  the  nice  weather  and 
enjoyed  the  pool. 


Smile! 


Senior  Week 


rT  '   .  *JTL*   .-  .-*  ' 


senior  zveef^ 


Seniors  joined  the  rest  of  the  Ice 
Princesses  and  Penguins  for  an 
evening  at  the  "Ice  Palace."  Fine 
foods  waited  for  them,  as  they 
got  an  opportunity  to  spend  a 
memorable  evening  with  their 
friends  dancing  the  night  away. 


The  penguin  ice 

scuplture  helped  set  the 

tone  for  the  evening. 


Krisren  Peirano  and 

Brad  Marino  are  all 

smiles  for  the  dance. 


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Senior  Week 


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A  wonderful  time  was  had  by  all 
as  seniors  got  a  chance  to  enjoy 
hanging  out  in  the  Carribbean 
for  a  "jammin"  good  time.    They 


followed  the  sounds  of  the  steel 


drums  as  they  partied  the  night 
away  to  the  sounds  of  Bob  Marley 
and  other  tropical  musicians. 


All  smiles  for 
pub  night. 


These  girls  take  a 
quick  picture  break. 


fe, 


liiliodiu  lion 


All  dressed  up  for 
some  Jamacian  fun! 


Ashlee  Fox  and  Steve 
Tyburski  smile  at  pub 
night. 


Senior  Week 


■"brunch  in 


beijing..." 


senior  zveef^ 


Seniors  met  up  for  a  brunch  in 
one  of  Asia's  most  popular  cities. 
The  perfect  setting  was  created 
to  honor  the  Teacher  of  the  Year, 
dedicate  the  yearbook,  and  induct 
the  memebers  of  the  class  of  2006 
into  the  Alumni  Association.  It 
was  a  wonderful  opportunity  to 
reminisce  with  fellow  classmates. 


Mmmm,  breakfast 


IllllodiK  lion 


Si  niol   \\  i  i  k 


Fairfield's  campus  was  the  home 


that  we  loved.  Student  life  made 


these  years  unforgettable.  Various 


events  ranging  from  comedians 


and  concerts,  outdoor  activities, 


formal  affairs,  and  holiday 


celebrations  offered  something  for 


everyone.  These  are  the  moments 


we  will  always  hold  on  to. 


Studi-iii  Life 


relive  the  moments 


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events. . . 

of  the  day 


A  girl  tests  her 
appetite  by 
entering  the  pie 
eating  contest. 


Creating  a 

pumpkin 

masterpiece. 


Two  guys  trying 
their  luck  at  ring 
toss. 


Fun  and  games  for 
great  prizes. 


New  England  Day,  sponsored  by  Fairfield  University's 
IRHA,  was  held  on  an  afternoon  in  October.  The  day 
was  full  of  fun  activites  ranging  from  pumpkin  decorating 
to  a  pie  eating  contest.    Each  residential  building  had 


their  own  booth  where  students  participated  to  win 


great  prizes,  including  gift  certificates  and  electronics. 
New  England  Day  brought  the  entire  student  body 
together  on  the  quad  to  celebrate  New  England. 


new  england  day 


12  ■■■  Sunk  in  I. He 


October  21 ,  2005 


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Grilling  some 
delicious  food  for 
everyone. 


The  pie  eating 
contest  fills 
everyone  up. 


Friends  and  fun  on  a 
great  day. 


New  England  Day 


mug  night... 


moments 


This  senior 
braves  the 
crowd  in  an 
attempt  to  get 
another  draft. 


Drinks  all  around 
for  the  senior 
class  of  2006. 


The  bartenders 
at  the  Levee 
have  their 
hands  full  with 
the  excited  and 
thirsty. 


Two  guys  pause  for  a 
quick  picture  before 
heading  for  another 
round. 


Senior  Mug  Nights,  which  are  held  at  the  Levee,  have 
been  a  long  lasting  Fairfield  University  tradition.  The 
Levee  was  one  of  the  best  places  for  seniors  to  come 
together.  For  the  seniors  of  2006,  Senior  Mug  Nights 


were  fun  events  to  look  forward  to  as  well  as  a  time  to 


celebrate  their  last  year  of  college.  The  Levee  proved 
to  be  another  place  to  make  long  lasting  memories. 


senior  mug  nights 


i : 


Introduction 


ast  mug  night.. .april  18,  2006 


Three  senior 
girls  enjoying 
themselves  with 
their  friends. 


Seniors  Mark 
Servido  and 
Caitiln  Conway 
have  the  time  of 
their  lives. 


Kelly  MacDonald, 
Kristen  Peirano,  Steve 
Tyburski,  and  Rebecca 
Walsh  get  some  fresh 
air  outside  of  the 
Levee. 


Senioi  Mug  Nights 


15 


Parents  come  together  for 
the  weekend. 


bonding... 

with  the  family... 


Mellissa  Hunt 
and  her  family 
enjoy  their  time 
together  during 
the  weekend. 


President  von 
Arx  welcomes 
parents  as 
they  arrive. 


A  student  and 
a  parent  bond 


\f-         during  the 
weekend. 


Each  year,  Fairfield  University  hosts  parents 
weekend.  This  weekend  brings  the  parents  onto 
campus  to  join  Fairfield  students  in  enjoying 
inspiring  lectures,  activities,  sporting  events,  and 


the  traditional  Parents  Weekend  Mass  and  Glee 


Club  Concert.    To  conclude  the  weekend,  there 


is  a  mass  for  the  junior  class  to  bring  everyone 
together  with  parents  before  their  senior  year. 


parents  weekend 


l<>  ■■■  Student  Lift 


October  22-23,  2005 


Chris  Gradel  and 
Caitlin  Conway 
enjoy  this  special 
weekend. 


Students  and 
alumni  bond 
together  during 
the  weekend. 


The  Glee  Club  sings 
for  the  parents  and 
students. 


Parents  Weekend  l 


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costumes 


of  all  kinds 


Two  Snow 
Whites  in  search 
of  their  Prince 
Charming. 


These  girls  are 
showing  their 
Halloween  spirit 
by  dressing  up 
as  UFOs. 


Nick  Califano 
was  looking  for 
a  "KISS"  this 
Halloween. 


These  seniors  show  their 
Halloween  cheer  by  dressing 
up  as  the  cast  of  the  Wizard 
ofOz. 


Halloween  is  certainly  one  of  the  most  anticpated 
nights  for  all  college  students.  It's  a  time  to  let 
loose,  have  fun,  and  seek  a  thrill.  Everyone  gets 
to  dress  up  and  express  themselves  however  they 
want.  There  were  a  variety  of  costumes  found  all 
over  campus  and  the  beach.  One  thing  is  for  sure, 


fun  times  were  had  by  all  throughtout  the  night. 


halloween 


IS  ■■■  Student  Life 


October  31,  2005 


Valerie  Lombardo, 
Alicia  Haraksin, 
Shavawn  Dean  and 
Megan  Stauffer  get 
ready  to  spice  up  the 
night. 


Halloween... 
Townhouse  style. 


A  variety  of  costumes 
from  these  senior 
girls  as  they  celebrate 
Halloween  at  the 
Grape. 


Halloween 


1() 


guster... 

is  for  lovers 


Guster  up  on 
stage  at  Alumni 
Hall. 


The  lead  singer 
reads  an  excerpt 
from  the  Fairfield 
Mirror. 


Up  on  stage 

playing 

"Amsterdam." 


"Either  Way."  Fairfield 
students  loved  the  Guster 
show. 


The  major  event  for  the  fall  of  2005  was  the  Guster 


concert.  It  was  a  tremendous  hit  given  the  fact 
that  the  band  is  quite  popular  among  the  student 
population.  Alumni  Hall  was  packed  with  excited 
Fairfield  University  students  all  decked  out  in 
their  Guster  shirts.  By  the  end  of  the  concert, 
everyone  could  agree  that  "Guster  is  for  lovers." 


guster  concert 


50  ■■■  Sui<kiii  Life 


november  10,  2005 


hhotos  curtesy  >>!  The  Min 


Students  anxious 
and  excited  to 
be  at  the  Guster 
concert. 


The  band  plays  in 
full  force. 


The  lead  singer 
of  Guster 
captivates  the 
audience. 


Guster  Concert 


spreading... 

holiday  cheer 


Ada  Perz 
and  Anthony 
Routnos  are 
happy  for  the 
holidays. 


This  senior 
giftwraps  himself 
to  get  into  the 
holiday  spirit. 


Jennie  Proulx, 
Becky  Wilk,  and 
Meghan  Winslow 
celebrate  the 
holiday  season  in 
style. 


These  girls  get  into  the 
true  spirit  of  the  holidays 
wearing  red,  green,  gold, 
and  white. 


Many  students  get  excited  for  the  holiday 
season.  It's  that  time  of  year  where  friends 
come  together  to  get  in  the  spirit  of  holidays, 
such  as  Christmas,  New  Years,  and  Hanukkah. 
This  year,  students  found  various  ways  to 
spread  holiday  cheer  as  they  rang  in  the 
New  Year.  Parties  to  celebrate  the  coming  of 
2006  were  in  abundance  all  over  campus.  It 
was  the  perfect  way  to  start  a  new  semester. 


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The  grinch  and 
his  little  helpers 
spread  the 
holiday  cheer. 


These  girls  are 
all  ready  for  the 
holiday  season. 


These  seniors  guys 
get  dressed  up  for  a 
holiday  party. 


Holida\  Season  I 


inspiring... 

to  make  a  difference 


Father  Von 
Arx  presents 
Rev.  Bryan 
Massingale  with 
an  award. 


FUSA  president 
Jess  DiBuono 
introduces 
speakers  at  the 
convocation. 


Dr.  Winston 
Tellis  addressed 
attendees  at  the 
luncheon. 


Professor  Larri  Mazon 
speaks  at  the  event. 


"We  must  learn  to  live  together  as  brothers  and  sisters  or 
perish  together  as  fools."  "Nothing  in  all  the  world  is  more 
dangerous  than  sincere  ignorance  and  conscientious 
stupidity."  These  vital  words  from  Martin  Luther  King, 
Jr.  inspire  students  to  make  a  difference  in  the  world. 
The  MLK  Convocation  taught  students  about  the 


importance  of  diversity  and  living  as  a  unified  community. 


MLK  convocation 


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Dr.  Grossman, 
Father  Von 
Arx,  and  Father 
Massingale  listen 
to  speaker. 


The  President 
addresses  the 
student  body  at 
the  Convocation 


Keynote  speaker  Rev. 
Brayn  Messingale 
addresses  Hurricane 
Katrina  in  relation  to 
Martin  Luther  King. 


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helping... 

with  some  little  friends. 


Showing  off  the 
hard  work  and 
happy  to  do  so 
as  this  volunteer 
does. 


One  of  the 
volunteers  plays 
with  a  young 
child  to  show  his 
enthusiasm  to 
help. 

Sam  Seidor 
helped  to  find 
this  abandoned 
kitten  a  good 
home. 


Playing  a  fun  game  of 
cards  while  taking  a  break 
from  hard  work. 


Mexico,  Nicaragua,  and  Ecuador.  These  are 
some  of  the  places  Fairfield  students  have  gone 


to  do  some  community  service.  While  doing 


so,  students  bond  with  each  other  as  well  as 


the  locals.  In  the  end,  students  return  to  school 


with  a  new  perspective  of  the  world  as  well 
as  an  unforgettable  life  changing  experience. 


mission  volunteers 


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"una  familia  humana" 


Some  more 
volunteers  gather 
together  for  a 
group  shot  in 
beautiful,  Arrupe, 
Ecuador. 


One  last  group 
shot  together 
before  leaving 
the  town  and  the 
locals  behind. 


Smiles  all  around  as 
the  young  and  old  help 
build  the  community. 


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'til  graduation 


Adam  Hepp  and 
Amy  Rose  are 
having  fun  at 
100  nights. 


These  seniors 
are  happy  to 
celebrate  the 
event  together. 


Celebrating  the 
final  100  nights 
of  college. 


A  view  of  a  bunch  of 
seniors  from  the  top  of  the 
lounge  where  100  nights 
was  held. 


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100  Nights  was  a  time  for  all  seniors  to  come  together 
and  celebrate  the  final  100  nights  before  graduation. 


The  event  was  set  up  soley  by  senior  Ashlee  Fox  who 


maintained  that  "senior  traditions  at  Fairfield  will  not  die." 


She  lived  up  to  her  word  by  going  above  and  beyond  all 
expectations  of  the  senior  class.  The  event  was  a  time  for 
seniors  to  celebrate  their  college  years  and  look  ahead 
to  what  the  remainder  of  their  senior  year  will  bring. 


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february  11,  2006 


Jess  Cataldo, 
Jacquie  Leclair, 
Kerri  Conn,  and 
Kelly  Reardon  enjoy 
themselves. 


Jamie  Morley  and 
Carolyn  Hern  are 
excited  to  go. 


More  seniors  come 
out  to  enjoy  the  last 
100  nights  before 
graduation. 


LOO  Nights 


giving... 

back  to  the  community. 


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The  18th  Annual 
Hunger  Clean 
up  gets  its  start. 


A  group  of 
students  pig 
out  over  the  free 
food  after  their 
hard  work. 


This  student 
is  excited  and 
pumped  for  this 
event. 


More  excited  and 
enthusiastic  students 
show  up  for  the  event 


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The  Hunger  Cleanup  is  an  event  where  the  student 
body  take  some  time  out  of  their  weekend  to  give 
back  to  the  Fairfield  Community.  Students  come 
to  sign  up  and  go  to  various  places  to  do  some 
service.  In  giving  back,  students  also  go  to  Alumni 
Hall  and  get  free  food  for  the  service  they  have  done. 


hunger  cleanup 


■  ■■  Student  Life 


april  1 ,  2006 


A  student  signs 
up  to  help  out 
and  give  his 
hard  work  to 
the  community. 

Students  sit 
and  wait  to 
sign  up  to  give 
back  to  the 
community  . 


Many  students 
come  together  to 
help  out  and  for  the 
free  food  in  Alumni 
Hall. 


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siblings... 

arrive  at  Fairfield 


Julia  Macina 
says  goodbye  to 
her  brother  after 
a  nice  weekend. 


Nicole  Barone 
and  her  brother 
have  fun  in  the 
dorms. 


Friends  and 
siblings  come 
together  for 
some  fun  time 
bowling. 


Amanda  Klecker  and  her 
younger  brother  enjoy  some 
bonding  time  in  the  dorm. 


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Siblings  weekend  was  packed  with  lots  of  fun  filled 
events  that  brought  siblings  together  for  one  memorable 
weekend.  Fairfield  students  and  their  siblings  visited 
the  aquarium,  watched  a  magician  in  the  BCC,  and 
spent  some  time  watching  movies  at  the  local  theaters. 
The  weekend  also  included  extreme  sports  at  the 
Rec  Plex  and  of  course  traditional  bowling  in  town. 


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62  ■■■  Student  Life 


march  3-5,  2006 


Caitlin  Conway 
gets  a  piggy 
back  ride  on 
the  magician  as 
he  walked  over 
glass. 


Lauren  Farrell 
and  her  sister 
smile  after  a  great 
weekend  of  fun. 


Younger  siblings  were 
entertained  by  the 
tricks  of  the  magician. 


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dancing. . . 

the  night  away... 


These  girls  glam 
up  for  a  night  of 
dancing  and  fun. 


Swingin'  and 
ballroom 
dancin'  as  these 
students  hit  the 
dance  floor. 


A  little  more 
dance  and  hip 
hop  gets  these 
students  to  bust 
a  move. 


All  dressed  up  and 
ready  to  dance! 


The  Dogwood  dance  is  Fairfield's  annual  semi- 
formal  at  the  end  of  April.  Students  purchase  tickets 
to  go  to  this  event  which  takes  place  in  a  ballroom 
of  a  local  hotel.  They  get  dressed  up  in  suits  and 
dresses  and  come  together  for  some  a  night  of 
some  food,  fun,  and  some  good  music  to  dance 


to.    At  the  end  of  the  dance,  students  come  back 


with  memorable  moments  that  they  will  treasure 


dogwood  dance 


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Juniors  Morgan 
West,  Emily 
Dittnch,  and  Erin 
Hanafin  pose  for 
a  picture. 


Jenna  Siraco  and 
Jenn  Cole  are  all 
dressed  up  for  the 
event . 


Smiles  means  having 
fun  as  these  seniors 
show  it  at  the  dance  . 


Dogwood  Dance 


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weekend... 

of  the  semester... 


Twisting  and 
turning  as  this 
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m     twister. 


Free  drinks  and 
cotton  candy 
makes  these 
seniors  happy. 


Luke  Kloza 
saddles  up  as 
he  rides  the 
mechanical  bull. 


The  band  rocks  out  to 
kick  off  this  gorgeous  and 
fun-filled  weekend. 


May  Day  Weekend  ends  the  semester  with  the  May 
Day  Fair  and  Spam  Jam.  Both  events  were  filled  with 
free  food  and  drinks,  fun-filled  games  and  activities 
for  everyone  to  try,  and  live  music.  The  weekend 
ended  with  Black  47  playing  at  the  quad.  Overall, 
May  Day  weekend  was  a  success.  Many  students 
came  out  and  had  fun  a  great  way  to  end  the  year. 


may  day  weekend 


66  ■■■Student  life 


april  29,  2006 


These  seniors 
are  having  the 
time  of  their  lives 
together . 


Kate  McCulley 
and  Sarah 
Evangelista  are 
enjoying  this  fun- 
filled  weekend . 


These  senior  girls 
enjoy  this  weekend 
together  with  smiles 
and  drinks  . 


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hands  down. . . 

a  great  spring  concert. 


There  was  a 
full  day  of  hard 
work  put  in 
to  transform 
Alumni  Hall  for 
the  concert. 

Directors  of 
concerts  Jon 
Velotta  and 
Mike  Mancini 
celebrate  a 
successful  show. 

Band  members 
about  to  walk  up 
onto  the  stage 
for  a  packed 
house. 


Dashboard 
Confessional  up  on 
stage  playing  for  an 
excited  crowd. 


One  of  the  major  events  of  the  spring  of  2006  was 
the  Dashboard  Confessional  concert  at  Alumni  Hall. 


It  was  quite  successful  with  the  Fairfield  University 


students  as  well  as  some  of  Fairfield's  residents.    It 


gave  students  a  chance  to  gather  together  and  enjoy 
some  live  music.  By  the  end  of  the  show  everyone 
could  agree  that  Dashboard  Confessional  turned 
out  to  be  a  great  spring  concert,  "hands  down." 


dashboard  concert 


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april  6,  2006 


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This  band 
member  supports 
FUSAwith  his 
festive  cup. 


The  opener  really 
warmed  up  the 
crowd  for  the 
main  event. 


The  whole  band 
poses  for  a  picture 
before  the  show. 


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Where's  Waldo? 


Some  senior 
fun!! 


CJ  Padilla 
shows  off  his 
suit  and  his 
smile. 


A  little 
Halloween  fun!! 


Spam  Jam  festivities, 


""■■■. MihIuii  Lift 


Matt  Lynch  and 
Bo  get  fake  tattos 
at  the  grape 


Ashley  Boland 
and  Victoria 
Sylos-  Labini 
having  fun  at  100 
nights. 


Mike,  Raul,  Lindsay 
and  Charlie  are  all 
bundled  up  for  a  chilly 
day  at  the  beach. 


Candids 


Sipping  a  drink 
and  relaxing. 


A  tired  senior 
takes  a  nap. 


Showing  off 
some  attitude. 


This  group  of  friends 

is  forming  a  human 

pyramid. 


Enjoying  the  day  at 
the  beach. 


72  ■■■Sludrnl  Life 


These  girls  get 
together  for  a 
group  shot! 


Is  that  the  Blues 
Brothers? 


Joe  DosSantos  and 
Taylor  Warwick  take  a 
picture  break. 


Candids 


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Clubs  and  activities  are  a  huge  part  of  the  Fairfield  University 
culture.  Although  everyone  has  to  balance  classes,  jobs, 
and  social  lives,  many  still  find  the  time  to  participate 
in  at  least  one  of  the  many  clubs  and  activities  offered. 
Everywhere  you  turn  these  student  groups  are  active 
participants  in  the  everyday  happenings  around  campus, 
helping  to  get  newcomers  involved  and  creating  a  welcoming 
and  enjoyable  atmosphere  for  the  entire  student  body. 


The  limbo  was  a  big  hit  at  FUSA's  Siblings  Weekend. 


Jen  Jemison,  Dan  Fallon 
and  James  McGinn  out 
and  about  in  Austrailia 

Erin  Hanafin,  Emily 

Dittrcih  and  Nazia 

Sultan  pose  right 

outside  the  Vatican 

while  abroad  in  Rome. 


Clubs  and  Activities 


FUSA  brought  a  touch , 
Tibet  to  the  BCC  with  the 
talented  sand  artists. 


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All  of  FUSA  at  their 
annual  holiday  party. 

A  skier  races  down  the 
slopes  with  ease. 


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The  HAM  Channel  is  the  student-run  television  station.  With  six  regular 


shows,  as  well  as  movies  and  some  great  specials,  the  HAM  Channel 
provides  quality  programming  to  Fairfield  students.  Located  in  Xavier  Hall, 
HAM  opens  its  doors  year-round,  allowing  for  anyone  to  start  a  show. 
In  addition  to  club-produced  shows,  the  HAM  Channel  is  an  outlet  for 
student  films  produced  for  New  Media  classes.  Major  productions  this 
year  included:  Stagstock,  live  coverage  of  the  FUSA  Elections,  Ultimate 
Stag  Award  Experience,  Orientation  '09  Video  and  Senior  Week  '06  Video. 


\9tAM  channel 


£$&!&$.  $Mh  $M 


HAM  Channel  members  all  pose  for  the 
camera  at  the  beach. 


Two  members  smiling  on 
their  sixflags  trip. 


In  the  midst  of  a  HAM 
Channel  production. 


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Clubs  and  Activities 


Take  five! 


Two  HAM  Channel 
members  out  having  fun 
when  they  aren't  running 
Fairfield's  TV  station 


The  HAM  Channel  works 
hard  to  produce  quality 
programming  for  Fairfield 
students  to  enjoy. 


■     HAM  Committee  2005-2006     ■ 

Station  Manager:  David  Grazynski 
President:  Kelly  Anne  Martin 
Vice  President:  Meg  Malinowski 
Executive  Producers:  Kristen  Coleman 
and  Nicole  Orzo 

Director  of  Programming:  Michelle  Zitz 
Director  of  Promotions:  John  Daly 
Creative  Director:  Rob  Grazynski 
Marketing  Director:  Sasha  Steward 
Asst.  Marketing  Director:  Ally  Montany 


HAM  Channel  I 


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Members  of  the  school 
orchestra  warming  up. 


candids 


Members  of  theatre  Fairfield  all  ready  for  a  production! 


Cirlcle  K  gives  back 
to  the  community 
with  a  car  wash. 


Fairfield  stuents  trav- 
eling abroad  in  Paris. 


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Hunger  Clean-Up  g< 
students  out  helping  the 
surrounding  area. 


Fairfield's  orchestra 
performing  on  stage. 


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The  Advertising  Club  is  an  officially  recognized  college  chapter  of  the 
American  Advertising  Federation  with  32  paid  members.  The  goals  of  the 
club  include  gaining  exposure  to  different  aspects  of  advertising,  public 
relations  and  graphic  design,  while  gaining  access  to  internships  and 
networking  opportunities  with  advertising  professionals.  This  year  the  club 
hosted  a  Photoshop  class,  visited  TracyLocke,  an  advertising  agency,  and 
attending  special  events  in  NYC.  The  club  also  sponsored  many  successful 
fundraisers,  including  the  second  annual  "GREAT  Stagbucks  Raffle." 


advertising 


At  the  Opt-In  Online 
Advertising  Exhibition  at 
the  NYC  Public  Library. 

President  Julie  Briggs  and 
VP  Sarah  Nelson. 


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Members  ern 
TracyLocke  In  Wiltun,  CT 

Tina  Cherkezian  and 
Frank  Pellegnno  at  the 
Bake  Sale  in 
October 


Ad  Club  Roster 

President:  Julie  Briggs 

Vice  President:  Sarah  Nelson 

Secretary:  Lindsay  Bohensack 
and  Ally  Lopreato 

Treasurer:  Nick  luliano  and 
Tanya  Crook 


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Nick  luliano,  Bob  Cintolo, 
and  Julie  Briggs,  at  the 
Activities  Fair  in 
September,  recruiting  new 
members. 


Advertising  I 


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Members  of  Circle  K 

volunteer  their  time  at 

Prospect  House. 


Circle  K  is  dedicated  to  serving  those 
most  in  need  of  our  help  and  serves  as 


an  outlet  for  those  who  desire  to  dedicate 


their  time  towards  the  community. 
Circle  K  took  part  in  organizing  car 
washes,  volunteering  at  soup  kitchens, 
and  the  annual  Hunger  Clean-Up. 


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Getting  dirty,  students  get 
to  work  washing  cars  this 
past  September. 

The  Circle  K  team  pauses 
after  a  long  day's  work 
during  Hunger  Clean-Up. 


82 ■■■Circle  k 


Members  of  Phi  Sigma  Alpha  pose  for  the  camera. 


The  Kappa  Chi  chapter  of  the 
National  Politics  Honor  Society 
at  Fairfield  University  recognizes 
the  exemplary  achievement  of 


political  science  students.  Doctor 


John  Orman  advises  the  club, 


and  each  year  a  select  group  of 
students  are  invited  to  join  the 


society  to  continue  the  tradition. 


Two  members  of  the 
politics  honor  society. 


A  phi  sigma  alpha 
member  and  speaker. 

Dr.  John  Orman,  advisor 
to  Phi  Sigma  Alpha. 


Phi  Sigma  Alpha  I 


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Just  as  notable  as  the  teams  they  cheer  on,  Fairfield's  Cheerleading  Team 
works  tirelessly  to  combine  their  amazing  athletic  abilities  with  a  devotion  to 
supporting  other  Fairfield  sports.  The  girls  are  known  for  their  talented  dance 
and  gymnastics  inspired  routines  which  wow  the  crowds  at  Harbor  Yard.  Dedi- 
cated to  motivating  the  crowd  to  keep  the  atmosphere  intense,  the  cheerlead- 
ers also  inspire  the  Stags  to  play  their  best  game.  On  Fairfield's  campus,  you 
won't  find  another  group  as  passionate  about  Fairfield  athletics  as  these  girls! 


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The  girls  fly  high  during  halftime. 


Before  the  game, 
the  team  poses  for 
a  group  shot. 


Standing  tall,  the 

girls  excite  the  crowd 

prior  to  game  time. 


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Clubs  and  Activities 


With  just  a  few  seconds 
to  spare  during 
Homecoming,  the  team 
gathers  together 


The  cheerleaders  gather 
with  the  dance  team  and 
the  Pep  Band  at  a  home 
game. 


Cheerleading  I 


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The  December  Dance- 
a-thon  was  able  to  raise 
money  for  disaster  victims 
worldwide. 


One  of  the  newest  clubs  at  Fairfield,  the 


Red  Cross  Club  was  founded  in  Fall  2005 


by  a  dedicated  group  of  sophomore  girls. 


As  an  affiliated  branch  of  the  American 


Red  Cross,  Fairfield's  chapter  has  worked 
hard  this  year  to  help  those  who  need  it 
the  most,  particularly  after  the  devistation 
of  Hurricane  Katrina  in  August  2005. 


red  cross 


The  executive  board  of 
the  Red  Cross  club. 


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Rid  Cross 


Dressed  beautifully,  two  students  celebrate  Hispanic 
culture  at  Noche  Caliente. 


The  Spanish  American  Latino 


Student  Association  works  to 


bring  greater  knowledge  of  the 
Hispanic  community  to  Fairfield 


University.   Through    popular 


events  such  as  Noche  Caliente, 


SALSA  works  to  unite  Latinos  of 


all  backgrounds  while  infusing 
Spanish  heritage  into  the  community. 


salsa 


With  two  big  thumbs  up,  it 
looks  like  Noche  Caliente 
was  a  success 


Getting  ready  to  dance 
the  night  away  at  Noche 
Caliente. 

No  better  way  to  celebrate 
Spanish  heritage  than  by 
enjoying  good  food. 


SALSA  I 


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Fairfield  University's  Dance  Ensemble  displays  the  talents  of  our  finest  %\.*  i 
dancers  and  gives  them  the  opportunity  to  continue  dancing  through- 
out their  four  years  here  at  Fairfield.  The  Dance  Ensemble  is  a  stu- 
dent run  organization  that  has  several  groups  including  tap,  jazz,  ballet, 
hip-hop  and  modern  in  which  any  student  is  allowed  to  try  out  for.  The 
Ensemble  put  on  its  annual  show  in  April  at  the  Quick 
Center    to    rave    reviews    with    the    theme    of    "En    Vogue". 


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The  girls  showcase  their  flawless  moves. 


Several  members  pose 
while  working  on  a 
routine. 

After  their  show  at  the 
Quick  Center,  the  girls 
celebrate  their  hard  work 
this  past  year. 


88  ■■■  Clubs  and  Activities 


With  their  collars  popped, 
the  Dance  Ensemble 
ready  to  wow  the 
audience 


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The  girls  are  dedicated  to 
getting  every  move  right 
during  rehersal. 

Members  of  the  Dance 

Ensemble  remain  focused 

during  practice. 


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89 


Members  of  the  Fairfield  University  Equestrian  Team  compete  individually  and 


as  a  whole  against  local  universities.  In  existence  since  1 992,  the  program  has 
earned  many  awards.  Focused  entirely  on  hunt  seat  equitation  emphasizing 
strong  horsemanship  skills,  this  program  offers  fabulous  riding  and  horse 
showing  opportunities  to  riders  of  all  skill  levels.  They  hold  their  practices  in 
New  Canaan  and  are  consistently  demonstrating  hard  work  and  dedication 
for  their  love  of  riding.  FUET  is  extremely  competitive  and  coach  Lisa  Bailey 
boasts  having  riders  at  nationals  every  year  except  for  two  since  1985. 


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questrian 


Fairfield  University 
Equestrian  Team  seniors 
pose  with  their  coach. 


Shan  Shan  Zhu  and 
Genna  Ruschmeyer 
pose  for  a  picture. 


Celebrating  their  job 

well  done  with  their 

trophy  in  hand. 


!)()  ■■■  ( 'lulls  and  Activities 


Posing  with  ti 
flowers  in  honor  of 
an  excellent  sea 


These  team  members 
pose  for  a  quick  photo. 

Proudly  showing 
off  their  medals. 


Equestrian  Team 


91 


ASA  members  pose 

during  their  anuual 

trip  to  New  York. 


The  Asian  Student  Association  at 


Fairfield  University  works  to  promote 


awareness  of  diverse  Asian  cultures, 


customs,  traditions  and  histories 


by  hosting  various  activities  on 


campus  during  the  academic  year. 


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Celebrating  an  end  to  a 
successful  year,  the  ASA 
is  all  smiles. 

Fairfield  University's  Asian 
Students  Association. 


Fairfield  University's  Inter-Residence 


Taking  a  break  from  a  long  meeting,  sophomore  and 
junior  IRHA  members  gather  together. 


Hall  Assembly  is  made  up  of  students 


who  desire  to  represent  the  best 


interests  of  their  peers  in  their 


Residence  Hall.  IRHA  is  dedicated  to 


improving  all  aspects  of  residential  life 


on  Fairfield's  campus  as  well  as  build  a 


greater  sense  of  community  amongst 


not  only  a  single  residence  hall,  but 


also  the  entre  residential  system. 


irfum 


On  a  brisk  winter  day, 
members  of  IRHA  gather 
to  share  Fairfield  pride. 


Some  IRHA  members 
act  a  little  silly  with  their 
shades  and  Fairfield  garb. 

IRHA  member  Lisa 
DeMatteo  is  thrilled  to 
represent  her  dorm. 


IRHA 


93 


Brisbane  is  the  capital  of  the  Sunshine  State  of  Queensland  and,  with  1.1  million 
people,  is  Australia's  third  largest  city.  Lying  at  the  heart  of  the  most  diverse  and 
popular  vacation  region  in  Australia,  it  boasts  a  subtropical  climate,  with  average 
highs  of  70  degrees  (winter)  and  85  (summer).  The  city's  imposing  skyline  rises 
above  the  Brisbane  river,  and  its  streets  offer  all  the  excitement  of  a  modern 
cosmopolitan  center:  museums,  cafes,  shopping  and  nightlife.  While  there  are 
ultra-modern  high-rises,  the  city  has  preserved  the  charm  of  its  19th  century 
architectural  legacy.  Brisbane  is  a  vacation  destination,  but  it's  also  a  thriving 
commercial  and  cultural  center.  The  city  has  so  much  to  offer:  beaches,  river- 
walks,  gardens  and  wildlife  parks  (the  country's  largest  population  of  koalas). 


waiKs,  gardens  ana  wiiaiiTe  parKs  (tnecountry  s 

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Enjoying  the  full  Austrailian 
experience  out  on  the  town. 


Jen  Jemison  and  Lauren 
Emanuelle  pose  with  a 
kangaroo. 

All  dressed  up  and 
ready  for  some  fun! 


94 


C'lul>s  and  Activities 


Since  Australia  r» 
is  considered  to  be  a 
surfer's  paradise,  many 
students  try  their  hand  at 
the  sport  while  abroad 


The  gorgeous 
coast  of  Aussie. 


Australia 


95 


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Florence  is  a  city  of  momentous  change  -  but  also,  a  city 
that  retains  its  ancient  character  and  legacy.  It  is  a  city  of  paradox, 
and  endlessly  fascinating;  a  perfect  place  to  study,  learn,  and  live. 
Known  for  its  art  treasures  and  history,  the  city's  story  goes  back  to  the  Roman 
Empire.  Florence  has  attracted  students  for  centuries,  and  with  good  reason.  History 
makes  itself  felt  in  every  piazza,  street,  and  market;  you  have  the  sense  of  living  in 
the  vital  present  while  surrounded  with  the  greatest  achievements  of  the  past.  The 
streets  of  Florence  make  even  a  walk  to  class  an  unforgettable  cultural  experience. 


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Venice! 


Trevi  fountain  in  Rome. 


Leaning  tower  of  Pisa.  | 


96  ■■■  Clubs  and  Activities 


Dr  Eliasoph  and 
class  by  the  Dante 
statue  in  Florence. 

Row  of  gondolas  in 
San  Marco  Square. 


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Gondala  ride! 


Tricia  Dewey  and 
Nazia  Sultan  on  a  bus 
ride  to  Siena. 


Florence  I 


Granada,  population  240,000,  is  located  in  Andalusia,  Spain's  southern-most 


region,  and  is  overlooked  by  the  Sierra  Nevada  Mountains.  The  combination  of 
the  warm  climate  and  the  accessibility  of  the  mountains  makes  Granada  one  of 
the  most  visited  cities  in  Spain.  Granada  is  a  mix  of  natural  beauty  and  inviting 
climate,  Moorish  art  and  architecture,  and  cultural  flair  gleaned  from  its  strong 
Gypsy  heritage.  For  the  student,  this  ideal  setting  offers  a  great  opportunity 
for  the  study  of  culture  and  history  and  for  many  outdoor  activities  year-round. 


These  girls  stopped  to  pose  for  picture  while  abroad. 


Enjoying  the  beautiful 
beaches  in  Spain. 


Ready  for  some  fun. 


98  ■■■  Clubs  ,uh1  Activities 


Fun  in  tht- 


Spain  ■■■  99 


The  ski  and  snowboard  team  races  in  the  New  Jersey  conference  of  the 
USCSA.  The  team  often  male  skiers,  ten  female  skiers,  and  ten  snowboarders 
compete  in  8  races  throughout  the  year  against  Columbia  University,  Princeton 
University,  Lehigh  University,  Rutgers  University,  Lafayette  College,  U.S. 
Merchant  Marine  Academy,  and  Nyack  College.  This  year  the  skiers  performed 
outstanding  with  the  women  coming  in  first  in  the  conference  and  the  men  taking 
second  place.  Both  qualified  and  skied  in  the  regional  event  and  did  very  well. 


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ski  team 


Part  of  the  men's  ski  team  celebrates  after  a  race. 


Members  of  the  ski  team 
hang  out  after  a  race. 

Ski  team  pile  up! 


1(H)  ■■■  C'luhs  and  Activities 


i  great  race 
ski  team  shows  off  their 
medals. 

Racing  down  the  slopes 


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The  women's  ski  team 
poses  before  their  race. 


Ski  Team 


101 


ski  team 


All  smiles  for  the  Ski  Team! 


Action  shot  as  this  team 
member  manuevers 
down  the  slopes. 

Teammate  love!  | 


l"J  ■■■Clulw  ,m.l  Activities 


These  girls  stop  to 
pose  for  a  picture  to 
show  off  their  well 
deserved  medals! 


Racing  down  the  hill. 


Ski  Team 


Kh'-S 


Fairfield  University's  Model  United  Nations  participates  in  Model  UN  confer- 
ences both  domestically  and  internationally.  This  past  year,  the  club  attended 
the  Security  Council  Simulation  at  Yale  University,  the  McMUN  conference 
at  McGill  University  in  Montreal,  and  the  WorldMUN  conference  in  Bejing, 
China.  Model  UN  allows  students  to  debate  on  international  issues  while 
enhancing  their  public  speaking  and  diplomatic  skills.  In  years  past,  the 
club  has  traveled  to  world  conferences  in  Scotland,  Egypt  and  Germany. 


moddun 


Members  of  Model  UN  pose 
for  a  picture  on  a  trip  abroad. 


All  dressed  up  and  ready 
for  their  meeting. 


1<)  1  ■■■  Clubs  .uid  Activities 


After  a  long  committee 
session,  the  delegation 
takes  time  to  relax 


All  smiles  for  the  camera! 


Model  I    \BBB   10.) 


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A  charity  event  for  the 
Red  Cross  Club. 


candids 


HAM  Channel  members. 


IRHA  member  Lisa 
DeMatteo  is  thrilled  to 
represent  her  dorm. 


10(1  ■■■  Clubs  and  Activities 


FUSA's  pumpkin 
decorating  was  a  big  hH 
halloween  weekend 


Members  of  the 
equestrian  team 
celebrate  their  win. 


The  cheerleaders  along 
with  Lucas  the  stag  show 
off  some  stag  pride  at  the 
basketball  game. 


Candids 


107 


After  a  year  of  hardwork,  the  2006  yearbook  was  finished.  Without  the  help 
of  the  seniors  on  staff,  the  yearbook  wouldn't  have  been  the  same.  Special 
thanks  to  Kristen  Periano,  Melissa  Hunt,  and  Sarah  Evangelista  for  all  their 
hardwork  during  their  senior  year.  Besides  for  the  seniors,  yearbook  also 
had  a  full  staff,  comprised  of  freshmen,  sophomore,  and  juniors,  for  the  first 
time  in  many  years.  Yearbook  would  also  like  to  extend  its  gratitude  to  Mr. 
Jim  Fitzpatrick  and  Herff  Jones  representatives  for  their  support  and  patience. 


Miyearfroofc 


Brenna  Jordan  working  on  academics  copy. 


Morgan  West  is  hiding  in 
the  yearbook  office. 


108  ■■■(  lulls  .ind  Activities 


Erin  Hanafin.  Emily 
Dittrich  and  Stephanie 
Kraushaar  wish  Kristen 
Peirano  well  at  senior 
week 


Stephanie  learns  how  to 
flip  a  page! 


Yearbook  ■■■  109 


FUSA  is  the  largest  and  most  representative  student  organization  on 
the  Fairfield  University  campus.  FUSA  is  responsible  for  representing 


and  advocating  student  opinions,  issues,  needs  and  concerns  as  well  as 
programming  an  array  of  social,  educational  and  cultural  events.  FUSA  strives 
to  plan  events  on  every  Thursday,  Friday  and  Saturday  night  during  the 
academic  year.  In  addition,  FUSA  is  responsible  for  overseeing  other  clubs 
and  organizations  which  includes  the  allocation  of  funds  and  resources  for  club 
initiatives.  FUSA  is  funded  by  and  operated  on  activity  fees  paid  by  full-time 
students  and  is  advised  by  the  Office  of  Student  Activities  and  Facilities.  All  full- 
time  undergraduate  students  are  members  of  and  are  represented  by  FUSA. 


Mifusa 


FUSA  members  advertising  at  the  activities  fair. 


Chris  Gradel  and  Jen 
Cole  stop  for  a  picture 
during  the  FUSA  ice 
skating  trip. 


1  !•'■■■  Clulvs  and  Activities 


Concert  directors  Jon 
Velotta  and  Mike  Mancini 
pose  with  VP  Kristina 
Chomick  and  director 
of  programing  Caitlin 
Conway  at  the  Dashboard 
Confessional  concert. 


Graduate  assistant  Kate 
Helman  and  Brittany 
Teahan  take  care  of 
tickets  at  the  sring 
concert. 


FUSA  members  at  the  ice 
skating  Christmas  party. 


MSA 


11 


Some  of  the  security  staff  members 
for  the  fall  Guster  concert. 


The  Presidential  Ball  was 
a  great  success! 


1 12  ■■■(  lulls  and  Activities 


FUSA  members  anxiously 
await  the  arrival  of  the 
Presidental  Ball  gue 


■       ■ 


As  usual  FUSA  got  a 
great  turnout  at  their  info 
session  on  how  to  get 
involved. 


The  "Real  World's"  Danny 
and  Melissa  pay  a  visit  to 
Fairfield  thanks  to  FUSA. 


II  SAI 


POOD,  FAMILY, 
44  AND  FUN!   ^ 


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mfusa 


The  Tibetan  monks  at  the  closing 
ceremony  of  their  stay  here  at  Fairfieid. 


Julie  Briggs  decorates  a 
pumpkin  to  get  into  the 
Halloween  spirit! 


1 1  I  ■■■Clubs  .ind  Activities 


Tibetan  monks  set  up 
shop  in  the  BCC  for  few 
days  and  amazed 
student  body  with  the 
intricate  sand  art  skii 


These  boys  were  right  up 
front  to  help  crowd  control 
at  the  spring  concert. 


candids 


Hanging  out  at  the  Levee  before  the  soccer  game. 


Kisses  from  the 
president  of  FUSA! 


1 1<>  ■■■  (lulis  .ind  Activities 


Getting  silly  with  MJ  and 
Landon  from  the  "Real  World 


Candid 


117 


Men's  soccer  starts 
off  the  game  strong. 


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Our  Stags  always 
make  it  to  the  stands. 


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The  Fairfield 
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rally  the  crowd. 

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Obviously  these  boys  are 
proud  of  Fairfield  basketball. 


STAGS  IN  THE  STANDS 


FAIRFIELD 


recapture  the  glory 


Fairfield's  student  body  is  comprised  of  athletes  and  their  devoted 
fans.  Varsity,  club,  and  intramural  sports  create  an  exciting  past  time 
for  Fairfield  University  students.  You  can  always  find  a  game  to  watch 
atLessing  Field,  the  Arena  at  Harbor  Yard,  Alumni  Field,  Grauert  Field, 

or  even  on  the  quad.  The  2005-2006 
seasons  kept  Fairfield  fans  wanting 
more.  Stags  In  The  Stands  gave 
Fairfield  students  an  opportunity 
to  show  off  their  school  spirit. 


Parents  always  make  the  trip  to  support  the 
many  teams  of  Fairfield  University. 


Recapture 


Prepping  for  the  | 
big  game. 


Stags  are  off  to  a  great 
start  in  the  second 
period. 


These  Stags  gave  it 
their  all! 


■  ■■  Scoreboard 

N.  Carolina  State         W2-1 

Rider 

\\'1-1 

Elon                             Ll-0 

Loyola(MD) 

Wl-0 

Yale                               Tl-1 

Niagra 

Wl-0 

Datmouth                   Tl-1 

Canisius 

W6-0 

Columbia                    Wl-0 

Marist 

W'2-l 

Lafayette                     Ll-0 

Sicna 

Wl-0 

Harvard                           1.2-1 

MAAC  -  Niagra 

W3-0 

Fairleigh  Dickonson    W2-0 

MAAC-Marist 

L2-1 

Iona                                 W2-1 

Adelphi                       W5-0 

St.  Peter's                    TO-0 

Manhattan                      W5-0 

120 


Sport 


MEN'S 


Soccer 


Season  Long  (Perserverance 


The  Fairfield  University  Men's  Soccer  team  ended  their  impressive  season  with  a  12-game 
winning  streak,  only  to  unfortunately  lose  to  Marist  2-1  at  the  MAAC  Championship.  These  Stags 
did  however,  gain  national  recognition  for  their  incredible  season  by  moving  into  the  National 
Soccer  Coaches  Association  of  America.    The  team  secured  a  spot  as  20  out  of  25  for  their 


overall  record  of  1 3-4-3.  The  team  sadly  has  to  say  goodbye  to  seniors  Vasilis  Androutsos,  Armand 


Team  huddle  before  the  start  of  the  game. 


Dikranion,  Joseph  Dos  Santos,  Andrew  Frankel, 
Ed  Meyer  and  Robert  Miller;  which  means  losing 


valuable  midfielders,  a  goal  keeper  and  a  back. 


These  seniors  have  added  skill  and  spirit  to  the  team 


in  their  last  four  years  at  Fairfield,  characteristics  that 
will  be  carried  on  by  the  teams  five  rising  seniors. 


Men's  Soccer  ■■■  121 


Stags  in  play 
against  Niagra. 


Preparing  for  a  big 
game! 


Discussing  Strategies  to  | 
win  yet  another  game. 


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■  ■■  Scoreboard 

Yale                                              Ll-0 

MAAC-Niagra 

W'2-l 

Si.  Peter's                                 W6-0 

MAAC -Duke 

Ll-0 

Manhattan                               Wl-0 

Rider                                          W2-0 

Loyola  (MD)                           Ll-0 

Niagra                                    L3-2 

Canisius                                   W'2-l 

Marist                                      Tl-1 

Siena                                             Tl-1 

MAAC-Iona                         Wl-0 

MAAC- Loyola  (MD)W2-1 

WOMEN'S 


Soccer 


Stronger  Than  Ever 


Fairfield  Women's  soccer  had  an  awesome  and  memorable  season.  Seniors  Katie  Ely, 
Shannon  Helm,  Megan  Mones  and  Jessica  Stamos  lead  their  team  all  the  way  to  the  NCAA 
Tournament.  The  season  began  with  seven  wins  and  six  losses.  From  there  the  Stags  moved  on  to 
the  MAAC  Tournament  where  they  beat  three  teams  and  secured  their  place  at  the  NCAA  Tournament. 
Fairfield  Women's  soccer  has  only  been  to  the  MAAC  Tournament  six  times  (the  last  time  in  1 999), 


and  to  the  NCAA  for  the  four  times,  so  these  were 
huge  achievements.  The  team  ended  their  season 
with  a  10-7-3  record,  a  very  impressive  improvement 
from  last  year.  The  four  senior  players  will  be  missed. 
Their  impact  on  the  team  was  clearly  significant. 


Team  unity  helped  in  the  creation  of  this  record 
breaking  season. 


Women's  Soccer 


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Team  walks  off  after  a 
successful  game. 


Rule  #76:  No  excuses, 
play  like  a  champion. 


Strictly  business  for 
these  Stags! 


■  ■■  Scoreboard                                        1 

UMass                        W2-] 

Siena 

W3-1 

Maine                            L2-1 

Sacred  Heart 

L2-1 

Northwestern                 L4-3 

Rider 

L3-0 

St.. Joseph's                     L4-3 

Lock.  Haven 

L3-0 

Drexel                         1. 1-0 

St.  Francis 

W4-3 

Quinnipiac                  L2-1 

NEC  Tournament 

Radford                       L2-1 

Rider 

L&-2 

IIokCYoss                           1. 1-1 

Dartmouth                     W'2-l 

Boston  University        L5-0 

Robert  Morris               W5-0 

Monmouth                  W3-1 

124 


Sports 


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FIELD 


Hockey 


(Ready  To  (Rebuitd 


The  Fairfield  University  women's  field  hockey  did  not  perform  as  well  as  they 
had  hoped  for,  but  2005  was  considered  a  rebuilding  year  because  of  their 
very  young  team  that  consists  of  mostly  freshmen  and  sophomores.  However, 
the  two  returning  seniors,  Kelly  Rath  and  Rebecca  Odenwaelder,  proved  to  be 
valuable  assests  to  the  team  and  were  selected  to  the  first  team  on  the 


All-Northeast  Conference  (NEC).     Even 
though  the  team  struggled  through  the 


season  with  a  6-13-0  record,   under 


An  intense  moment  captured  as  the  players 
prepare  to  defend  this  free  hit. 


Coach  Jackie  Cane  the  team  has  great 
potential  to  have  a  successful  season  next 


year  with  their  many  returning  players. 


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Team  lineup  after  a 
successful  game. 


JUMP!!! 


Going  for  the  spike. 


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■  ■■  Scoreboard 

Rhode-  bland     W3-0 

Stony  Brook 

L3-0 

Si.  Peter's 

W3-1 

Molilalia              L3-1 

Albany 

L3-0 

Manhattan 

W3-0 

Maine                  L3-2 

Columbia 

W3-0 

Iona 

W3-0 

Furman              W3-0 

III 

\v;u> 

MAAC-Niagra 

W3-0 

Florida  Atlantic  L3-1 

I  Conn 

L3-1 

MAAC- Siena 

L3-2 

Bethune            W&O 

ccsu 

LS-0 

Valparaiso 

L3-0 

Sienna               W3-0 

Northeastern 

L3-0 

W.  Michigan 

L3-0 

Birmingham-S.  L3-2 

Marisl 

W3-1 

W.  Carolina        \VA-0 

Sienna 

W3-0 

Scion  Hall           L3-0 

Canisius 

L3-2 

UMBL            W3-2 

Niagra 

W3-0 

Temple             L3-0 

Rider 

W3-1 

WOMEN'S 


Volleyball 


"Setting"  (joats 


Fairfield  Women's  Volleyball  finished  their  season  with  a  18-15-0  record.  Seniors  Alex  Fox, 
Lauren  Laramore,  and  Casey  Machon  led  their  team  to  the  MAAC  Tournament  winning 
their  first  round  against  Niagara,  but  unfortunately  losing  their  second  match  to  Siena. 
This  year  the  team  fell  short  of  reaching  the  NCAA  Tournament,  however  the  season  did 
include  a  seven  game  winning  streak.  Individual  members  of  the  team  were  very  successful 

in  setting  new  records  for  digs  and  block 
assists.    Alex  Fox  and  Casey  machon  ended 


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This  is  true  effort. 


the  season  with  an  impressive  nember  of  block 


assists,  while  Lauren  Laramore  set  a  new 


school  record  for  all  time  digs.    The  volleyball 
team  will  truely  miss  their  graduating  Stags. 


Women's  Yollevball  ■■■  127 


T#*r    ^ 


Some  of  the  boys  relaxing 
at  a  meet. 


Girls  team  captains. 


"While  running  it  is  rude 

to  count  the  people  you 

pass  out  loud." 


2005-06  X-Country 
Seniors. 


■Till      ■-■- 


28 


Spoils 


■  ■■ 

Scoreboard 

Fordham 

Hofstra 

W:  1  kh 

W:  2nd 

M:    1th 

M:   13th 

ccsu 

MAAC 

W:  5th 

W:  8th 

M:  3rd 

M:  9th 

Faineld 

W:    lih 

M:    Ith 

New  Elngland 

W:    Ust 

M:    Uth 

CROSS 


Country 


Cjoing  the  (Distance 


The  2005-2006  season  was  all  about  change  for  the  men  and  women's  cross  country 
team.  With  new  head  coach  Michael  Owens  and  a  change  in  the  race  schedule  the 
Stags  were  eager  to  start  the  season  out  right.  Both  teams  made  significant  progress 
during  the  season  with  their  eyes  on  the  prize  at  the  MAAC  Championships.  At  the 
Championship  the  men  finished  9th  and  the  women  8th.     As  always  the  seniors 


will  be  missed,  but  the  progress  of  the 


team  will  continue  next  season  with 


FAIRFIELCfe 


captains  John  LaCagnina,  Liz  Casey, 
Kelli  Connors  and  Courtney  Kincaid. 


Team  Fairfield  at  a  meet. 


Cross  Country ■■■  \29 


An  intense  moment 
captured. 


These  players  are 
finding  out  their  next 
strategic  play. 


The  Arena  at  Harbor  | 
Yard  has  seen  these 
Stags  play  hard! 


■  ■■Scoreboard 

Sl.  Francis           L69-64 

Niagra          L78-73 

Manhattan 

1. 78-77 

Si.. Joseph's         1.72- H 

Si.  Peters      W81-75 

Marisl 

L67-61 

Providence          LSI -78 

lona             L89-77 

MAAC- 

Iowa                  L75-59 

Maris!           L91-72 

Niagra 

I.  X  1-77 

Tiilane                  W80-68 

Loyola  (MD)W80-72 

Loyola  (MI))      L90-&5 

Mahattan       L74-69 

Georgetown       L7(J-.)1 

Canisius         1 .87-71 

Fordham           L95-80 

Rider              W77-69 

C"al  Slate  - 

Niagra          W68-64 

X.  Ridge     W66-65 

Siena              L58-47 

Siena                     W81-79 

lona                L89-66 

Canisius             L84-73 

Si.  Peter's      W109-108 

Ruler                   W85-81 

Loyola  (Ch)  L73-70 

MEN'S 

Basketball 


Shootin'  Hoops 


Fairfield  Men's  basketball  put  on  some  memorable  shows  at  the  Arena  this 
season,  but  unfortunately  ended  their  season  in  the  first  round  of  the  MAAC 
Tournament.  This  year's  team  was  best  known  for  this  season  was  unity  and 
leadership.  The  team  was  even  featured  on  ESPN's  Pride  of  the  Program.  Next  season 
the  team  will  greatly  miss  their  graduating  teammates  including  DeWitt  Maxwell,  Michael 


Bell,  Terrence  Todd,  Charles  Bentley,  and 


Alvin  Carter.    At  the  end  of  the  season 


Head  Coach  Tim  O'Toole  announced 


he  will  not  return  next  season  after  8 


years  of  coaching  at  Fairfield  University. 


This  team  deserves  the  awards  they're  receiving. 


Men's  Basketball  ■■■  131 


Anticipation  is  mounting. 


Getting  ready  to  snatch 
the  ball  from  Loyola. 


Which  of  our  awesome  | 
Stags  is  open  for  this 
pass? 


132 


Spoils 


■  ■■  Scoreboard 

American  Intl  W73-50 

Rider 

W79-45 

Siena 

W71-69 

Brown              L72-62 

Iona 

L71-56 

Manhattan 

L58-49 

Duke                 LI  10-11 

St.  Peter's 

W73-65 

Maris! 

L82-.)  1 

Han  aid            W71-.18 

Siena 

L70-(>1 

Loyola  (MD) 

1.78-72 

Yale                  W70-61 

Canisius 

L85-73 

MAAC- 

Hartford           1.71-18 

Niagra 

L6&69 

Siena 

\\'(i()-.)0 

Niagra             W71-47 

St.  Peter's 

W69-64 

MAAC- 

Loyola  (MD)    W76-71 

Rider 

\Y(i?)-.)8 

Canisius 

L60-55 

Vermont          W83-80 

lona 

L79-60 

Lehigh              1.70-12 

Marist 

L59- 18 

Towson            I.7.")-.)7 

Manhattan 

L58-.>2 

Villanova         L61-46 

Canisius 

L76-62 

WOMEN'S 

Basketball 


Leading  L  defies 


The  Women's  basketball  team  had  a  rough  season  ending  with  a  1 2-1 8  record  despite 
their  experience  and  vigor.  The  team  will  miss  its  three  graduating  seniors  including 
Cara  Murphy,  Clare  Faurote,  and  Ivana  Podrug  but  with  many  upcoming  Juniors 
and  Seniors  an  incredible  year  will  surely  follow.  The  season  ended  with  an  exciting 
overtime  win  advancing  the  team  to  the  MAAC  quarterfinals,  but  unfortunatley  the  team 


fell  short  in  the  game  to  Canisius  College. 


However,  this  was  a  memorable  season  for 


Head  Coach  Diane  Nolan  who  reached  her 


500th  career  win  with  Fairfield  University 


as  her  team  defeated  Rider  68-53 


This  team  helped  Coach  Diane  Nolan  reach  her 
500th  career  win  at  Fairfield  University. 


Women's  Basketball  ■■■  133 


The  men's  team  is 
enjoying  some  fun  while 
away  for  a  meet. 


These  ladies  take  a  break 
for  the  camera. 


Flying  high! 


Working  hard  in  the  water.  | 


13  I  ■■■spoils 


I 


SWIMMING 


and  Diving 


Maying  "Waves 


Fairfield's  swimming  and  diving  team,  once  again  had  an  impressive  year.  Both  the  men's 
and  women's  teams  competed  in  the  MAAC  Championship.  The  men  finished  5th  with  a 
combined  team  score  of  320  points,  while  the  women  finished  4rth  with  402  points.  Together  the 
team  broke  seven  school  records,  and  Jennifer  Masi  even  broke  a  MAAC  Champioship  record. 
Eight  swimmers  and  divers  were  granted  spots  on  the  2006  Metro  Atlantic  Athlete  Conference 

All-Academic  team.  These  accomplished  stags 
included  seniors  Sean  Killelea  and  Kate  Roche. 
The  team  regrets  parting  with  the  many  seniors, 
including  Jon  Barrett,  Raul  Delgadillo,  Sean  Killelea, 
MattMcAndrew,  Bridget  McKeon,  MarkPaciotti,  Rob 


"Breastroke  is  an  athletic  event,  butterfly  is  a 
politcal  statement." 


Penwell,  and  Kate  Roche,  but  they  are  looking 
forward  to  an  exciting  season  next  year. 

Swimming  and  Diving  ■■■  13.3 


1.1,414  r .  . 


Top:  2006  Men's  Lacrosse 
Team. 


These  men  cheer  after  a 
great  play. 


Top:  Mike  Booklet  brings 
the  ball  down  the  field. 
Right:  Greg  Downing  is 

up  against  a  tought  UNC 
team. 


■■■  Scoreboard 

Holy  Cross                             W19-4 

I    Mass 

L7-0 

Dartmouth                                  L14-12 

St.  John's 

W12-7 

Rutgers                                   Wll-7 

Vale  (St.  Andrews  School)        LI?)-,) 

Harvard                                   W7-5 

PennState                              Lll-6 

Hobart                                   W15-9 

Providence                                  LI  1-10 

Georgetown                             1. 10-.) 

North  Carolina                           1.18-0 

Loyola  (Ml))                             W13-12 

136 


Spoil 


MEN'S 


Lacrosse 


(pain  is  (Temporary  -  Pride  is  Forever 

This  year  was  a  milestone  for  Men's  Lacrosse  as  it  was  the  teams  first  season  in  the 
ECAC  Lacrosse  League,  one  of  the  highest  ranked  leagues  in  the  nation.  The  change 
gave  the  team  a  run  for  their  money  as  there  were  many  bumps  along  the  road  with 
one  of  the  toughest  schedules  the  program  has  ever  seen.  The  team  worked  hard  to 
achieve  a  winning  season  and  did  an  outstanding  job.   The  Stags  ended  the  season 

with  an  overall  6-7  record.  The  Stags  are 
sad  to  lose  seniors  Josh  Thorton,  Brian 
_  Lange  and  Trevor  Kelly  who  were  critical 
team  players,  but  next  year  is  looking  bright 
as  they  will  return  a  strong  team  to  the  field. 

"Always  remember  to  keep  your  eye  on  the  goal." 


Men's  Uicros.se  ■■■   I  !/ 


Top:  White  and  Martin 
on  the  sideline  during  a 
game  at  Marist. 


Chappel  runs  down  the 
field  with  the  ball. 


Top:  Martin  on  the  field. 
Right:  Poli. 


38 


SporU 


■■■  Scoreboard 

Lehigh 

LI  1-18 

Holy  Cross 

LI  8-8 

Villanova 

W13-5 

Maris! 

Wl(i-K) 

Stony  Brook 

LI  8- 10 

Manhattan 

W13-6 

LIU 

Wll-9 

Iona 

W'Ki-.) 

Wagner 

W18-.3 

MAAC  -  Canisius 

LI  6-12 

Mount  Si.  Mary's 

L12-7 

Boston  College 

L15-9 

Yale 

L19-11 

LeMoyne 

L20-10 

Sienna 

W8-6 

Columbia 

L12-11 

Canisius 

LI  1-9 

WOMEN'S 


Lacrosse 


CHic^s  with  Sticks 


The  2006  season  was  a  record  setting  one  for  the  women's  lacrosse  team  as 
they  posted  a  7-10  overall  record  and  4-2  in  the  MAAC.  These  marks  were 
important  for  the  future  of  the  team  as  the  majority  is  underclassmen  and  this  season  was 
great  experience.  The  lady  stags  had  a  solid  team  effort  this  season  being  ranked  among 
the  nations  best  in  five  of  the  seven  team  categories  that  the  NCAAannounces.  Senior  Beth 


Loffredo  made  marks  in  the  record  books  for 


all-time  points,  goals  and  goals  per  game. 
Following  in  Loffredo's  footsteps,  Abbey 


Goodwin  became  the  second  stag  in  program 


history  to  be  named  MAAC  Rookie  of  the  Year. 


Goodwin  receiving  her  2006  Rookie  of  the  Year  Award. 


Women's  Lacrosse  ■■■  139 


DeMarco  makes  the  pitch. 


Watching  the  play  very 
closely. 


\A 


Coach  Slosar. 


in  ■■■Sport: 


MEN'S 


Baseball 


Winners  are  (Born,  Champions  are  Made 

The  2006  men's  baseball  team  adjusted  the  record  books  this  season  as 
numerous  players  were  added.  Doug  Anderson  is  fourth  on  the  school's  all-time  hits 
list,  Dan  Breen  became  the  school's  all-time  appearance  leader,  Dan  Gallagher 
recorded  second  on  the  single-season  saves  list,  Ed  Kamintzky  is  fourth  for  striking 
out   batters   in   a    signle   season   and    John    Scaife   finished    his   career 


m 


Scaife  makes  the  catch. 


as  fifth  on  the  all-time  list  for  runs 
batted  in.  In  addition  to  setting  records 
the  Stags  finished  sixth  place  in 
the    MAAC    with    a    12-14    record. 


Men's  Baseball  ■■■  111 


These  Stags  have 
worked  hard  this 
season. 


Softball  has  made  us 
friends  for  life. 


WOMEN'S 

Softball 


^Attitude  is  Everything 


The  2006  season  for  the  Fairfield  University  Softball  team  was  one  of  many  tales.  With 
a  strong  group  of  talented  players,  they  have  persevered  through  many  obstacles  this 
year.  After  being  picked  as  the  preseason  favorite,  the  Stags  got  out  to  a  strong  start. 
The  team  slowed  down  a  bit  during  the  long  stretch  of  games,  but  was  able  to  overcome 
an  8-8  record  to  earn  a  berth  to  the  MAAC  Tournament.   Prior  to  heading  to  the  MAAC 


Softball  is  life  for  these  girls. 


Tournament,  the  squad  had  concluded  its 
vi  regular  season  with  a  30-25-1  record.  The 
Fairfield  roster,  composed  of  just  14  players, 
hopes  to  maintain  its  #1  preseason  pick 
to  represent  the  University  and  the  MAAC 
with  a  berth  to  the  NCAA    Tournament. 


Women's  Softball  ■■■  1  13 


Confidence  always  makes 
the  difference. 


"The  fifth  set  is  not 
about  tennis,  it's  about 
nerves." 


1 1 


Sports 


Jonathan  Fernando  and 

Zachary  Morrison  getting 

ready  for  a  match. 


Friends  for  life. 


■  ■■ 

Scoreboard 

Boston  I 

1 . 1-3 

Manst            L74 

Hartford 

W  \rS 

Manhattan     L(J-1 

Lafayette 

L5-1 

MAAC 

Brown 

L7-0 

Rider       W'7-0 

Carthage 

L5-2 

MAAC 

Bentley 

W6-1 

Marist       IJ-3 

Mankato 

W9-C 

I  RI 

W6-1 

Fordham 

W7-0 

St.  Peter's 

W7-0 

I  Conn 

\Y  l-A 

Rider 

W6-] 

MEN'S 


Tennis 


Serving  up  Victories 


The  2005-2006  men's  tennis  team  ended  its  season  with  a  12-10  overall  record  and 
5-2  record  in  the  MAAC,  tying  the  school-record  for  wins,  with  12.  Entering  the  MAAC 
Championship,  the  Stags  finished  third  for  the  regular  season  and  were  looking  to  take  their 
program  to  a  new  level.  The  men  went  to  the  semifinals  of  the  MAAC  Championship  where 
they  dropped  a  4-0  decision  to  Marist  College.   Next  year  the  team  will  miss  graduating 


seniors  Michael  Cuozzo  and  Stephen  Kouri. 


The  team  is  excited,  however,  for  another 


promising  year,  especially  with  the  return  of 
junior  Zachary  Morrison,  who  won  the  MAAC 


Men's  Tennis  Player  of  the  Week  this  March. 


2006-06  Men's  Varsity  Tennis  Team. 


Men's  Tennis  ■■■  L45 


Christina  Chacharone, 
Megan  Stauffer,  Lindsay 
Pease  and  Tiffany 
Marsocci  at  the  tennis 
banquet. 


Laughter  is  the  best 
way  to  get  ready 
for  a  big  match. 


l<> 


Sports 


Christina  Chacharone  and 
Lindsay  Pease  will  always 
remember  their  times  on 
the  tennis  team. 


■  ■■  Scoreboard 

Album          L6-1 

Providence  L4-3 

Holy  CrossW7-0 

MAAC 

Hartford     YV5-1 

Loyola     VV6-1 

Lafayette      L>-1 

MAAC 

Carthage      L5-4 

Marist       Ll-<> 

Mankato     W7-2 

Dickinson  \V7-< 

St.  Peters    W  W 

Fordham      L7-0 

I'RI             L7-C 

Marist           lA-l 

Manhattan  W  l-n 

WOMEN'S 


Tennis 


"Serving"  Vp  a  ^Aemorabk  Season 

With  strong  leadership  from  seniors  Megan  Stauffer,  Lindsay  Pease,  Tiffany 
Marsocci,  and  Christina  Chacharone  the  women's  tennis  team  had  a  great 
season.  They  ended  with  a  10-14  overall  record  and  a  3-4  MAAC  record.  For  the 
second  time  in  the  last  three  years,  the  Stags  reached  the  semifinals  in  the  MAAC 
Championship,  this  year  falling  to  Marist  College.  Stuaffer  became  the  first  tennis 


player  at  Fairfield  since  1 999-2000,  to 


surpass  the  100-win  total.  Her  hard 


work  and  commitment  to  the  team  for 


four  years  led  to  an  outstanding  record. 


These  Stags  are  relaxing  in  the  jaccuzi. 


Women's  Tennis  ■■■  11/ 


The  Dance  Team  gets 
together  for  a  picture 
before  dancing  at  Harbor 
Yard. 


Magic  Kingdom  here  we 
come!  The  Dance  Team 
takes  on  Disney  World. 


The  perfect  team. 

The  perfect  coach. 

The  perfect  captains. 

The  perfect  attitude. 

DANCE  TEAM  2006  . 


IS 


Sports 


Captains,  Alicia  Haraksin 
and  Jennifer  DeNapol 
smile  for  a  picture  with 
Coach,  Nicole  Jordan. 


DANCE 


Team 


(jet  out  your  dancing  shoes 


The  2005-2006  Dance  Team  season  was  an  eventful  one.  With  Coach  Nicole  Jordan  and  Co-captains 
Jennifer  DeNapoli  and  Alicia  Haraksin  the  team  was  able  to  accomplish  new  and  exciting  goals.  To 
start  the  season  off  early,  the  team  attended  a  camp  during  August  at  Southern  Connecticut  State 
University.  The  team  then  started  practicing  for  their  first  UDA  Nationals  competition  ever,  where 
they  placed  11th  in  Division  I  Hip  Hop.  The  team  then  went  on  to  compete  in  local  competitions 


at  Ansonia  and  Southern  Connecticut  Colleges.  Once 
j    the  basketball  season  started,  the  dance  team  began 


dancing  at  the  Arena  at  Harbor  Yard  in  Bridgeport,  CT 
at  all  home  basketball  games.  The  team  also  traveled 


to  the  MAAC  tournament  in  Albany,  NY  to  support 


Jennifer  DeNapoli,  Erin  Kennedy  and  Alicia  Haraksin.       both   the    men's   and   Women's    basketball    teams. 


Dance  Te;im  ■  ■  ■  ll'1 


This  team  goes  the 
distance. 


Rowers  do  more  before 
8:00  am  than  most 
people  do  in  a  day. 


150  ■■■  si"  hi- 


y 


WOMEN'S 


Crew 


,frEvery  Strode  Counts!" 

The  Women's  Crew  team  started  the  season  knowing  they  were  going  to  need  a 
lot  of  water  time  to  come  out  strong  in  their  tough  schedule  for  the  season.  The 
leadership  of  Nancy  Sidnam  and  Emily  Green  were  critical  to  the  team's  success 
this  season  since  the  team  was  so  young.  Coach  Albert  had  high  hopes  for  the 
varsity  teams  as  he  was  impressed  with  their  work  ethic  and  dedication.  The  team 


finished  in  fourth  place  overall  at  the  MAAC 
Championship  where  the  novice  4+ 
received  a  first  place  medal.  At  the  New 
York  Intercollegiate  Rowing  Association 
Spring  Championship  the  novice  8  won 
its  event  and  the  novice  4  placed  second. 


This  team  is  bonded  for  life. 


Women's  CYcu  ■■■  1.31 


The  Varsity  8  out  on  the 
water. 


Above:  Celebrating  a  race 
well  done.  Right:  Some 
team  members  at  the 
Penguin  Plunge. 


Working  out  with  an  oar. 


it 


152  ■■■  Sports 


Above:  Chris  McNamara 
'07  and  John  Mullen  '06.     k 
Right:  Some  novice  team     L 
members. 


MEN'S 


Crew 


'(power  Through  To  The  Tinish 


a 


The  Faifield  Men's  crew  team  is  one  of  the  fastest  growing  club  sports  at  Fairfield 
University.  While  technically  a  club  sport,  they  are  serious  competitors  at  the  varsity 
level  in  the  MAAC  conference,  and  compete  in  races  such  as  the  Head  of  the 
Charles,  the  New  England  Championships,  and  the  Dad  Vail  regatta.  Members  of 
the  team  pride  themselves  on  their  consistent  hard  work  and  dedication  to  their  team, 


which  accurately  reflects  the  Jesuit  ideals 
they  encourage.  Perhaps  the  highlight  of  the 
2006  season  was  the  Metropolitan  Rowing 
Championship  in  Pelham  Bay,  New  York. 
The  team  led  in  overall  points  and  returned 
home  with  numerous  gold  and  silver  medals. 


A  group  shot  of  the  Varsity  8. 


Men's  Crew  ■■■  153 


M 


The  men  huddle  together 
preparing  for  battle. 


The  men  practicing 
hard  to  prepare  for  their 
games. 


Fairfield  Men's  Rugby 
huddled  in  a  scrum. 


A  winger  breaks  away  from  the 
scrum  for  a  try. 


Getting  ready  for  the 
start  of  the  game! 


Good  focus  and  good  | 
athletic  ability  are  key  in 
the  game  of  rugby. 


51 


Sports 


MEN'S 


Rugby 


(joing  for  the  ,cTry" 


The  men's  rugby  season  went  well  with  the  team  working  together  on  getting  back 
to  the  basics  of  the  game.  With  seven  seniors  and  the  rest  of  the  team  being 
underclassmen,  the  team  has  great  potential  in  the  future  and  more  chances  to  play 
good  solid  rugby.  The  men's  defense  clearly  carried  them  through  their  season 
especially  with  the  games  against  Sacred  Heart,  Columbia  and  Marist.  With  the  team 


working  hard  and  playing  well  together 
the  future  seems  bright  for  Fairfield 


Rugby.    Next  season  could  be  the  time 


where  the  men  make  it  to  the  playoffs! 


Fairfield  Men's  Rugby  in  a  practice  session. 


Men's  Rugby 


It's  all  smiles  after  a  big 
win  even  though  it  may  be 
cold  out! 


Fairfield  prepares  for  a 
scrum. 


Teammates  hang 
out  after  a  game. 


156  ■■■Spoii- 


Seniors:  Jackie 
Acampora.  Janelle 
Buckley,  and  Erin  Casey 
at  the  Club  Sports  Dinner. 


Scoreboard 


Sept  25:  vs.  Drew  W1 3-6 

Oct  2:  vs.  New  PaltzL  11-5 

Oct  16:  vs.  Stony  Brook  W19-0 

Oct  23:  vs.  Marist  L22-0 

Oct  29:  Met  NY  Championship 
vs.  Marist  L14-0 


a 


WOMEN'S 


Rugby 


Fighting  Spirit 

With  the  help  of  their  first  coach,  the  2005-2006  Women's  Rugby  Team  learned  new  skills 
and  strategies  which  aided  the  ladies  in  their  impressive  season.  These  ruggers  successfully 
beat  Drew  and  Stony  Brook,  and  made  it  to  the  playoffs  for  the  first  time  in  club  history.  The 
devoted  team  played  rain,  hail,  or  shine  and  had  an  amazing  season  full  of  head  injuries  and 
memories  (or  lack  thereof).  Ending  their  year  with  a  trip  to  Vermont  for  the  Ruggers  Against  Rape 


Tournament,  it  was  a  bittersweet  time.  The  seniors, 
Jackie  Acampora,  Janelle  Buckley,  Erin  Casey, 
Caty  Marzi,  and  Katie  Tracia  are  sad  to  leave  the 
family  they  have  been  a  part  of  for  four  years.  They 
will  be  greatly  missed  by  the  team  and  therefore 
must  be  in  attendence  for  next  years  alumni  games. 


In  true  rugby  spirit,  a  gathering  of  the 
team  at  the  beach. 


Women's  Rugby 


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2006  Men's  and  Women's 
Golf  Team  at  the  MAAC. 


Getting  some  advice 
from  Coach. 


On  the  green. 


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2006  Women's 
Golf  Team. 


MEN'S  &  WOMEN'S 


Golf 


J-Cote  in  One 

The  2005-2006  men's  and  women's  golf  team  had  a  stellar  season,  ending  in 
Orlando,  Florida  at  Magnolia  Golf  Course,  a  par-72  course,  for  the  MAAC 
Championships.  With  a  three-day  score  of  1,056  at  the  Championships  the  lady  stags 
took  second  place  while  the  men  shot  a  three-day  total  of  965  putting  them 
in  seventh  place  overall  during  the  Championship  Tournament.    A  fitting  end 


to    the    season    was    that    five    team 


members    were    named    to    the    2006 


MAAC       All-Academic       Team 


including  Jonathan  Vanelli,  Lindsey  Ryan, 
Catherine Alessi,  Amy  Bordonaro  and  Liz  McCabe. 


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'Sweat  plus  sacrifice 
equals  success." 


The  cross  country  girls 
are  having  fun  after  their 
meet. 


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Sports 


"The  way  a  team  plays  as  a  whole  determines  the  teams 
success." 


Candids 


Top:  The  tennis  men 
lounging  around. 


Coach  Paladino  has 
a  word  with  one  of  his 
players. 


"There's  no  substitute  for 
guts." 


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i 


Practice  makes  perfect. 


Tennis  ladies  up  at  the 
townhouses. 


It's  girls  night  out  for 
this  cross  country  team. 


Candids  I 


163 


"To  be  prepared  is  half 
the  victory." 


"Set  your  goals  high  and 
don't  stop  'til  you  get 
there." 


i 
hi 


I'. I 


Sports 


Women's  basketball 
team  all  in  pink. 


Men's  cross  country  team 
with  Buzz  Lightyear. 


Candids 


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Between  sports,  activities,  jobs  and  friends  many  of  us  forget  that  the  real 
reason  we're  at  Fairfield  is  to  get  and  education.  Fairfield's  prestigious 
reputation  for  academics  means  that  we  have  some  of  the  best  courses 
taught  by  some  of  the  top  professors  the  field  has  to  offer.  From  Intro 
to  Economics  freshman  year  to  our  senior  theses,  we  were  put  to  the 

test  everyday,  pushed  to  our  limit 


and  got  the  most  academically  out 
of  our  four  years  here.  Or  tried  to 
at  least.  Every  all-nighter  spent 
struggling  over  a  12-page  English 
>  paper,  every  chem  lab  we  sat 
through  &  every  marketing  group 
project  we  rehearsed  was  worth  it 
to  be  able  to  say,  "Here  at  Fairfieldr 
we  work  as  hard  as  we  play." 


am  - 


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not  onlu  plfcn,  put  frlSO  pclit^t. "  -Anatoli  Trance, 


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re  i  n  ve  n  t  vour  future 


yn 


Reinvent 


"Ttfrck  US  to  tftVe  frn({  not  to  tOUnt  tkt  COSt"  -St.  Ignatius  of  Loyola 


Once  John  Gallagher  made 


Loyola  Hall  his  home,  he  never 


felt  the  need  to  leave.     Not  only 
was  he  a  resident  of  Loyola,  but  he 


also  became  an  RA  there  for  two 


years.  Loyola  houses  the  Ignatian 
Residential  College,  which  is 
a  sophomore  live-in  program 
that  helps  students  examine 


the  deeper  questions  in  life. 


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"It  has  allowed  me  to  engage  in  reflecting  on  how  I  live  my  life  today  and  how 


I  want  to  live  the  rest  of  my  life,"  says  John,  who  became  involved  fist  as  a 
participant  and  then  as  a  Residential  Assistant.  Most  days,  he  can  be  found 
in  the  Loyola  Commons  planning  trips  to  New  York  City,  leading  discussions, 
coordinating  prayer  services,  or  simply  hanging  out  with  the  residents.  As  a 
p'ouble  major  in  religious  studies  and  music,  he  has  left  an  impression  on  the 

Fairfield  community  with  his  musical  talent.  Not  only  does 
he  sing  tenor  in  the  Glee  Club,  but  he  is  also  part  of  the 
Club's  Chamber  Singers,  the  Sine  Nomine  Singers,  and  the 
Chamber  Singer's  a  cappella  quartet.   He  hopes  to  pursue 


a  career  in  high  school  or  college  campus  ministry  or  teach 
religion.  He  plans  to  spend  next  year  volunteering  with 
Francis  Corps  where  he  will  work  with  the  poor  of  Syracuse, 
-NY.  However,  John  won't  forget  his  experiences  at  Fairfield 


any  time  soon.   "Leaving  in  May,  now  for  the  fourth  time,  is 
a  bittersweet  day  every  time.    I  really  will  miss  this  place." 


ij  i.  l 


gnatius  Loyola  Medal 


John  Gallagher ■■■  169 


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txytritmt  oftyvi^s  yr&tntz  in  tkt  pni^t  of  tkt  £>kri$tifcn  community* 


Jacquie  Leclair  first  participated 
in  the  Kairos  Retreat  program  as 
a  sophomore.  The  experience 
she  had  there  led  herto  become  a 
leader  and  director  of  the  retreat. 


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"It  was  such  a  great  experience... it  makes  you  examine  every  part  of  your  life 


and  you  feel  rejuvenated.    I  feel  very  passionate  about  it."   Jacquie  developed 
a  close  community  among  the  Kairos  alumni.   "The  people  that  I  met  on  Kairos 


are  incredible... It's  really  interesting  to  see  that  everyone  as  a  story.    It  really 


»  opens  you  up  to  different  people  and  the  way  you  think 
about  life.  You  realize  that  you  have  to  learn  to  trust  people 
in  yhour  life."  When  asked  what  she'll  miss  the  most  about 
Fairfield,  Jacquie  answered,  "There  is  nothing  I  won't  miss 


about  Fairfield!!  This  has  most  definitely  been  an  incredible 
time  in  my  life.  I  have  made  lasting  friendships  and  great 
memories.   I  have  loved  everything  about  my  experience  here 


"ano1  Fairfield  will  forever  hold  a  special  place  in  my  heart." 


Jacqueline  LeCUiir 

Student  Achievement  Award 


Jacqueline  !.<■(  lair  ■■■  1/ 1 


"Iftel  tkfct  1  /wWe  (\>  retvonH^ilitt]  to  V^M  country  to  return  frn({  Work. 

to  fatike-  tfvinas  Wttzr. " 


Alejandro  Martinez  was  14  when 
he  moved  with  his  family  to  New 
Jersey  from  Bogota,  Colombia. 
At  the  time,  he  didn't  speak  a 
word  of  English.  Since  then, 
the  native  Spanish-speaker 


has  not  only  mastered  English, 


but  also  has  added  Mandarin 


to  his  language  repertoire. 


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It  has  always  been  Alejandro's  nature  to  learn  about  other  cultures.  At  Fairfield, 


Alejandro  participated  in  the  Model  United  Nations.  The  double  major  in 
Politics  and  International  Studies  took  on  roles  as  the  representative  for  Bolivia, 
Madagascar  and  China  in  simulated  assemblies.  He  took  his  passion  further 
by  representing  the  Secretary  for  the  Commission  for  Internal  Discipline  in  the 
Chinese  Politburo  at  the  Security  Council  Simulation  at  Yale  University.    He 

also  organized  and  implemented  Fairfield's  first  Model  United 
Nations  Conference  for  high  school  students  in  2004.  He 
credits  Dr.  Alan  Katz  as  influencing  his  international  education, 
lejandro  hopes  to  enter  politics  in  Colombia.  "[Model  UN]  has 
brought  me  closer  to  my  country.  When  almost  60  percent  of 
the  people  of  my  country  live  below  the  poverty  line  and  so 
many  don't  have  enough  to  eat,  I  feel  that  I  have  a  responsibility 


to  my  country  to  return  and  work  to  make  things  better." 


Alejandro  Martinez 

Student  Achievement  Award 


Alejandra  Maiiinc/ ■■■  17.'i 


"It  sfivvSS  thfrt  WV^ztkina  vvHti\J£  t(kn  }?£  c(ont.  £i/£H  if  it's  arfcttrwts 
&nc[  tmfrll,  vjvu  cfcn  fn^Jte  (K  fyfftrtntt  in  *>OYn*tont<>  lift. fi 


Mikaela  Conley  could  not  shake 
the  number  17,000  from  her 
mind.  It  was,  her  father  had 
explained,  the  number  of  Afghan 
villages  in  need  of  a  well  for  fresh 
water.  "That  number  struck  me, 
and  it  was  obvious  that  there 
was  a  dire  need".  So  Mikaela 
decided  to  do  something  about  it. 


She  co-founded  the  Afghan  Children's  Fund,  which  raised  enough  money 


to  construct  a  well  in  the  city  of  Aloudine,  an  Afghan  village  of  200  families. 
The  plaque  beside  the  well  reads:  "A  Gift  to  Afghan  Children  from  Fairfield 
University,  United  States  of  America:  Peace  Brings  All  Good  Things." 
Mikaela's  experience  at  Fairfield  helped  her  to  achieve  this  goal.    She 

says,  "[the]  combination  of  institutionalized  and  spiritual 
consciousness  creates  not  only  a  well-educated  student, 
but  a  person  that  is  aware  of  his  need  to  bring  peace  and 
betterment  to  others."  Mikaela  hopes  to  continue  on  this 
7  path  by  attending  law  school  and  to  focus  on  international 
humanitarian  issues.  She  hopes  to  work  with  developing 
countries  and  perhaps  make  improvements  for  those  in  the 


world  who  live  without  even  the  most  basic  of  necessities. 


Milqieta  ConCey 


William  J.  Kramer  '60  Humanitarian  Award 


Mikaela  Conlev 


/,) 


"To  Wtsfctn  inttrtst  (Kn^  fcincfle.  zntfiusiMtn  is  the  *>v\rt  Wfcu 
to  tt(Kck  tMiltj  frnc(  succetsfutlu. " 


It's  no  surprise  that  during  her 


short  time  at  Fairfield,  Dr.  Jocelyn 


Boryczka,  assistant  professor  of 
politics  in  the  College  of  Arts  and 
Sciences  (CAS),  has  already  been 
selected  as  Alpha  Sigma  Nu's  2006 


Teacher  of  the  Year.  The  annual 


honor  is  determined  by  student 


nominations  and  an  instructor's 


effectiveness  in  the  classroom, 


availability   outside   of  the 


classroom,  and  contact  with 


student  groups.  Dr.  Boryczka's 
passion    for    her    subject, 


her    teaching    style,    and 


connections  with  students  have 


made  a  profound  impression 


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Even  before  this  most  recent  honor,  Dr.  Boryczka  has  gained  numerous 


recognition  from  peers  and  national  associations  for  her  research  on 
women  and  morality.  Last  fall,  she  earned  an  honorable  mention  from  the 
Women  and  Politics  section  of  the  American  Political  Science 
Association  for  best  dissertation.  She  completed  her  dissertation, 
"Guardians  of  Morality:  A  Conceptual  History  of  Virtue  in  Relationship 


to  Women  and  Moral  and  Political  Discourse  in  American  Democracy,"  in 


2004.  The  study  is  a  conceptual  history  of  how  Americans 
-  primarily  males  -  have  discussed,  determined,  and  judged 
what  defines  a  woman's  virtue,  from  the  Puritan  period 
Id  the  present.    As  for  some  next  steps  in  her  research, 


she  is  interested  in  what  "real  people"  have  to  say  about 
virtue.  She  plans  to  investigate  the  discourses  emanating 
from  communities  of  women  traditionally  associated 


with  cultural  definitions  of  "vice,"  such  as  female  slaves, 
prostitutes,  and  gang  member. 


Jocelyn  (Boryczfqi 


Teacher  of  the  Year  Award 


Teacher  of  the  Year 


177 


"wfitit  reditu  matters  is  fvelvinq  otfvers  win  too,  t\?tn  if  it  w^tfKns 
sloWinq  c(oWn  frn^  ckfcnaina  our  count  t\?tru  now  (\>nd^  tktn. " 


Fairfield  University,  as  a  Jesuit 


Institution,  forced  us  to  look  at 


ourselves,  to  ask  questions,  and  to 


explore.  We  were  encouraged  to 
become  not  merely  better  students, 


but  better  people,  who  live  to  serve 


others.    It  is  necessary  for  us  to 
take  this  open-mindedness  and 


sense  of  hope  with  us.  We  should 


no  longer  be  as  impressionable  as 


we  once  were.  We  have  learned 


to  discern  which  voices  to  listen 


to  and  which  to  ignore.  We  must 


not  become  slaves  to  the  voices 


that  call  us  to  conform,  consume, 


and  cash  in  on  our  talents 


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We  must  decide  what  is  meaningful  in  our  lives,  to  determine  how  we  are 
going  to  make  a  difference,  and  to  find  our  place  in  society.  We  must  "change 
our  course"  and  recognize  how  important  it  is  to  ask  questions,  form  our  own 
opinions,  and  challenge  the  majority.  If  we  think  back  to  the  story  of  the  Seattle 
Special  Olympics,  we  must  realize  that  the  crowd  of  people  cheering  on  those 
young  athletes,  prior  to  their  turning  back  to  help  their  injured  competitor,  were 
most  likely  families  and  friends  who  wanted  their  athlete  to  be  the  winner  of  the 
face.  They,  in  some  sense,  are  not  unlike  our  families  and  friends,  who  support 
*    our  endeavors.    Despite  the  cheers  of  their  supporters, 

if 

however,  those  children  believed  that  it  was  more  important  to 
listen  to  the  voices  within  themselves,  to  stand  by  one  another, 
and  to  challenge  the  desire  for  recognition.  The  crowd,  at 
the  end  of  the  story,  could  not  help  but  be  overwhelmed  with 
joy  by  their  acts  of  kindness.  Friedrich  Nietzsche  once  said, 
"The  individual  has  always  had  to  struggle  to  keep  from  being 


i 


< 


overwhelmed  by  the  tribe.  If  you  try  it,  you  will  be  lonely 
often,  and  sometimes  frightened.  But  no  price  is  too  high 
to  pay  for  the  privilege  of  owning  yourself."  And  so  this  is 
the  challenge  that  I  leave  you  with  as  we  all  leave  Fairfield 
today.  Be  yourself  and  be  sure  to  "change  your  course  every  now  and  then." 


(Beth  'Wittenber/j 


Valedictorian 

Belli  Witknbn-BBB  17!) 


From  the  dorms  and  lownhouses  to 
the  apartments  and  beach;  Barone 

and  The  Slag  to  What's  Cooking 
and  Archie  Moore's,  our  four  years 
at  Fairfield  University  has  been 
a  journey  that  has  redefined  us. 
While  we  all  attended  Fairfield  to 
receive  an  education,  we  leave  here 
with  far  more  than  just  a  degree. 
The  class  of"  2006  is  leaving  Fair- 
field, our  home  for  four  years,  and 
taking  with  us  true  friendships,  life 
lessons,  and  memories  that  will 
be  with  us  forever.  Cherish  these 
simple  moments,  lor  they  are  what 
truly  make  up  the  college  experi- 
ence. The  future  is  ours;  live  it 
and  redefine  it  as  you  go.  Always 
remember  that  the  pleasure  you  get 
from  life  is  equal  to  the  attitude  you 
put  into  it. 


• 


Recreate  ■  Reinvent      Rediscover  ■  Relive  ■  Remember 


where 


Section 


fcjfcl  ^HWI 

Relax  ■  Recall  ■  Revive  ■  Rewind  ■  Reawaken  ■  (Rejoice 


everybody  knows  your  name. 


•  • 


Name  of  Activity 


Johanna  Abrams 

Nl  RSING 


JACQ1  IIW  A.CAMPORA 

Si  'I  H  il  (x.\ 


Gregory  Ad  wis 

Information  Simi  \is 


Hi  w  Am  kn 
Em  iimi 


l.I  EAB1  III  BAi 

1    M.l  ISM 


Vani  ssa  Bads 

Engi  Ml 


182  ■■■Seniors 


Ljndsi  ■>  li\Ki  \i 

M  w  m.i  \n  \  i 


S\!ll  \  H\l   \KKlsl  IN  \ 

Fin  \m  i 


Life  as  a 
Senior... 


Tin:  Bunny 


Tin.  Sandbar 


The  Pink  Box 


Priscila  Beltran 

I\n  u\  vnowi  Studies 


Tanya  Benedicto 

Pol  I IHS 


Abrams  -  Bcncdicto 


183 


ELIZABETH  BlRGE 
Communication 


Jaime  Bivona 

COMMl  NICATION 


Cahi.in  Bickhart 

Bit  >1  i  )G\ 


I. oki  Boccuza 

M  \uki n\(. 


Katelyn  Billings 

\i  RSING 


M\in  Boi  ii\ii  i< 

Nc  K  Ic  II  OCT 


Ashley  Boland 

A(  (  01  \ii\i. 


DoMl  \k  B<>\  \\  rTACOLA 

l-'i\wi  i 


!S1 


Seniors 


Rll  HARD  Bki  \\1  \    III 


Kathryn  Brown 

Nl  RSINC 


avi  or  Brown 

ACCOI  \!!\(. 


Theresa  Bruzese 

ENGLISH 


Jam  i  11  Bi  c  Kin 

l\l  I  (  IKK  \1    EnGINI  1  RING 


|l  Rl  MY  Bl  NZEL 

Pol  I  IK  s 


Benllcv  -  Bun/cl 


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Stacey  Campbell 

I'ol  1 1  It  s 


Megan  Canny 


Nicole  Cappiccille 

ENGLISH 


A\\\  Carden  \s 

COMMl  MCATION 


Nicole  Carlson 

BlOLOCT 


Kevin  Carroll 
History 


186  ■■■Senior; 


k\iinn\  Casalj 

V  i  i  H  \  I  INK 


1.1  1/  \IU    I  II  C\S(  IWO 
(   I  i\l\ll  Ml   \l  KIN 


Erin  Casei 

I  llMIHCl 


|l  ssk  \  Cataldo 

PSY<  llol  OCT 


Christina  Chacharone 

M\N\(.l  Ml  \l 


Meghan  Chaffee 

VlM    \l     \\I)  l'l  KM  l|<\M\(,  AH  Is 


VaNI  sv\  Chaparro 

NURSINK 


K. a 1 1 ii  kim  Chi  sny 

PSYCHOLOCl 


Burke  -  Chesm 


187 


Casey  Coleman 

Nl  RSINC 


188 


Senior; 


k.1  rrianni  Conn 
Politics 


JaCLYN  O  INWAY 
Nursing 


Colleen  Corcoran 
Communication 


CaITLIN  CONWAl 
Psychology 


Elizabeth  Cooper 
English 


Stephanie  Copelan 

COMMUNK  \1Ki\ 


Brian  Corbi  n 

M\HKI  [TNG 


Kathryn  Costa 
Communication 


Erin  Coughlin 

[NTERNATIONAI   STl  Dll  s 


Dand  i  1 1  Craparo 

Si i  nio  Am 


Cholakian  -  Craparo  ■■■  1H9 


.Jl  SSICA  G  K  1  In 

Jl  SSI   C'l  SHM  \\ 

\1  UIIIMMIIS 

Fi\\\<  i 

190  ■■■  Seniors 

Jamnt  D  Ami  ka 

COMMI  \u  VTION 


Meghan  Dancho 
Biology 


Marc  D'Angi  lillio 


Christopher  Danieue 

Sti  DIO  Ah  i 


Crimaldi  -  Daniele 


Kaiiikkim.  D'Emic 
Psychology 


J]  win  i<  DeNapoli 

Man  vgi  mi  n  i 


Carey  1)i  \  i  k 

HlSTOffl 


Lindsay  Dewan 

FlNAN(  1 


J]  sMc  \  DlBl  ONO 
English 


Brian  DiDonato 

Socioi  OG^ 


192  ■■■  Seniors 


Christina  Dimeglio 
PsvcHouxn 


Angel  DiPietro 

Pol  J  IK  S 


Li  IK  AS  A 

Skmor... 


The  Setback 


The  Jetty 


BFXH 


Lauren  Donaldson 
Communication 


Sara  Donnelly 
Communication 


Dauphinais  -  Donnelly  ■■■  193 


Jaclyn  Drake 

Brenden  Drew 

Bryani  Duda 

Rom  Di  von 

Isil  RNATIONA1   Sll  1)11  S 

Accoi  N  1 ING 

PSYCHOLOGl 

COMMI  Ml  \ll«)\ 

\(  VLYN  l)/i  \m>s 

Commi  Ml  VTION 


Jam  r  l.\i<n 

l'.(  (  )\C  )\lll  s 


I'M 


Seniors 


Nathan  Lim  uuxs 

\l  I  <>l  N  MM. 


K  \  1 1  n  \  1  i  k  \s 

l.M.l  IMI 


Ai  1  im>\  Kmdi 


Daniel  Fahy 

!•".(  l)\l  'Mil  s 


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Megan  Fairj  hid 

iiw\(  i 


Scon  Falciglia 
Imi  rnationaj  Bi  siness 


Michael  Falzone 

COMMI  Ml   \ll()\ 


Heather  Fanning 

SO(  H  >l  i  '<-\ 


Leigh  Farrington 

O  >\IMI  M(   \ll()\ 


Donohue  -  Farrington  ■■■  195 


Si  I  PHANIE  FlNELU 
PSY<  HOLOG1 


M.\UVI  I  I  1  \  FlTZPATRICK 

Mathematk  s 


Joseph  Fitzsimons 

Pol  II  K  s 


Christian  Flow  s 

i-'i\  wi  i 


Thomas  FORAN 

A(  (  01  \ii\i. 


MlCHAEI   FORISTEL 

li\\\i  i 


196  ■■■  Seniors 


DOMINIQ1  1   FW( 

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A i  issa  Fritz 

BlOl  U(.\ 


Patricia  Fryer 

\l  RS1NG 


Rachel  Fulton 

Engi  imi 


Christina  Gai  i  wi 
Inform  m  ion  Systems 


Bridgei  (.  w  i  \<.m  r 
Biology 


Fasano  -  Gallagher  ■■■  lf)7 


John  Gallaghi  k 

Visi  \i   \\i)  l'l  iti i  h(\ii\(.  Ai(i> 


Leonard  Gali  \uii.r  I\' 

\I  \\  \(.l  Ml  \  I 


Sarah  C in  i  1  spd 

\'l  KMM. 


1'ishhh  Senion 


I  wu  s  GlROI  wu  >  Ik. 

M  \KM  IIV. 


Ik  \\k  (in  mi 

lis  \\l  I 


K\lll    (ill  M  I 
l'l)l  I  I  l(  s 


A\  i<  ink  is  (in  Ni  is 

l\ll  )I(MM  Ic  IN  SVVI  I  MS 


Catherine  Gruffi 

Chi  \iiMin 


Daniel  I  Ia<  kj  n 

N*1  RS1NC 


Michael  Hamilton 

I  <  ONOMICS 


Gallagher  -  Hamilton 


l!W 


Molly  Harris 

I\  HERNATION  \l    lil  MM  SS 


Brj  w  1 1  UUUSON 

ll\\V  1 


Carolyn  I  Ii  i<\ 

COMMI  M(  \IKi\ 


(i  \BRI1  LA  I  [ERNAND1  / 

Si  M  [I  >lc>(.1 


200  ■■■  Senior 


J]  WIIT.R  Hl.WIN 
ENGLISH 


Ka 1 1 11  rim  Howard 

COMMI  It  \|]o\ 


Lindsay  Hueber 

\I\KM  11\(. 


Melissa  Hunt 

Histom 


COBTNEY  III  Kl  1  Y 

l'I\  \\t  1 


Shanna  Husbands 

M  \N  U.I  Ml  \  I 


Hansen  -  Husbaiub 


201 


Christopher  Jangl 

C'oMi'irui  Sc  11  \(  i 


Natalia  Jarava 

Internationai  lii  siness 


Dwii  1 1 1  Iwis 
Nursing 


Hi  \iiiik  I/y.i 

Nl  RSINC 


Awi  Kami 

SlJC  llll  IHA 


Meac  w  Kappi  1  K 

l\x  Houxn 


Nina  Karai  is 

I\ii  K\\iio\  \i  Hi  sini  ss 


M  \rii  i  Kauffmam 

PSW  HuliH.'i 


202  ■■■  Seniors 


LiNDSl  \   Kl  II  1 
Mark]  ixnc 


J]  wii  mKnn 

1'IN  \\(  1 


Nroi  1  Kenaga 

l'vw  HOUXD 


Sean  Killelea 

Mai  hi  MATH  S 


Stephen  Kim. 
Accounting 


Soma  Knutsen 

PSYCHOLOGY 


Hu>>  -  Knuiscn 


203 


Angela  Kumar 


William  Kung 

I\l  I  UN  \l  l(J\  \I    Sll  1)11  S 


Life  as  a  Senior.  . . 


Tm;  G-Spot 


La  Dolce  Vita 


The  Crackhouse 


20  I  ■■■  Seniors 


F.kin  Langerfeld 

Mil  I1WKM   EJMGIN1  1  RING 


\\  II 1 1  \\l  l.\(  1 1(1  \/\ 


Peter  Lapre 

Makm  mm. 


Jennifer  Lauria 
Psychology 


Timi  'i  in  LaCrok 

ll\  \\(  I 


Julie  Lawren<  i 

1M(  HOLOGl 


Vani  ssa  Leary 

Jacqueline  Leclair 

Amanda  Li  i 

Lydia  Lehani 

Psychology 

Information  Systems 

Mi  sk 

Psy<  Houxn 

Kolind 

-  Lchane 

205 


Ml  Kl  1)1111  I.I  RN1  H 
(  I  IMM1  M(  \l  KIN 


I)\\ll  1    1.1  VI  SQ1   I 


LlNDSl  \   1.1  wis 

SO(  II  >i  o<.\ 


Joseph  Ljeto 

[NFURMATION  S-iMI  Ms 


Amu  i  Y  I.i\i\(.ro\ 

Nl  RSINC 


EUZABI  III  LiONl 

C<  i\l\|[  Ml  WloN 


A\(.i  i  \  I.i\  i  n 
Fin  wi  i 


James  LoBi  ono 

FlNAN(  1 


2(H)  ■■■  Seniors 


Kristin  \  Loparo 

Accoi  m  i\(. 


Melissa  Lopes 

1  —  11  k\  \n<>\  \i  Si i  DIES 


MII.V  LOWERY 

Steven  L<  >/.ic 

Sara  Luobello 

Maiiiiiw  L 

rpo 

Nl  RSING 

Marki  ll\(. 

POUIK  s 

FlNAN<  1 

Lennon 

■  Lup< 

207 


Casey  Machon 

\l  RSING 


loretana  mallone 
Marketing 


John  Mahoney 
Psychology 


Tara  Malewicz 


Meghanni  Mm  i now  ski 

C'oMMI  M(  \l  li  >N 


Kathleen  Maloney 
Art  History 


ELIZABETH  MaNGIONE 
Politics 


Si  w  M  \\\i\(, 
Hisrom 


J.\C  Ql  I  I  INI    M  \K1  SCA 

Nt  KMN(. 


208 


Seniors 


Claire  Marttndale 

COMMI  Ml  \ll(i\ 


Alejandro  Martinez 

In  n  hn  mh  >\  u  Si  i  diks 


Catherine  Mar/.i 
English 


Kyle  Mascarenhas 
Marketing 


Amy  Mavkik  >i  i  i< 
English 


Matthew  McAndrew 

KlWM  1 


L\iich  -  McAndrew 


209 


Patricia  McConnell 

Nursing 


Katelyn  McCulley 
English 


P\l  RICIA  McGAHAN 

English 


\{\  \\  M(  GOLDRICK 

POUTU  s 


Life  as  a  Senior... 


The  Mirage 


The  Insanity 


i 


The  Hk;h  Tide 


210 


Seniors 


M  miiii  \\  McKj  nzii 


Ai  cui\  n\(. 


Bridget  McKeon 

M  \KKI   I  l\(. 


Claire  Mi  i  n.w 
Pou  ncs 


Eric  Merni  b 

I  lis  1  <  )U^I 


F.DW  I\  Ml  Yl  R 

Rebecca  Mies 

Casey  Miguori 

Christopher  Miliar 

A(  (  oi  \n\(. 

PSYCHOLOGY 

Psychology 

Mathematics 

Dana  Miiom 

G  l\l\ll   \H   ITION 


Anthony  Moneuj 

Manaci  mi  M 


Vaj  i  uii  MOntinat 

ENG1  Isli 


James  Mori  rv 
1\-k  hoixxti 


McCall  -  Morlej  ■■■211 


Tiffany  Murnan 

Mum  matics 


Lauren  Murphy 

Si i  Did  Aui 


Martha  Mi  rphy 

COMMI  MC  \llc>\ 


Michai  i  Mi  Ki'in 

COMPI    I  I  K  S(  II  M  I 


Shawna  Murray 

CUMMI  M(  \llc>\ 


Kate  Napoutano 

Engi  IMI 


■  ■■  & 


Christina  Nolen 

NlRMSc, 


Jl  M  l\  NOTARO 

Fin  anc  i 


rancesca  O'Brien 

Kattlin  O'Brii  \ 

Tricia  O'Bku  n 

Hi  idi  Ochab 

Nursing 

COMMI  Ml  "Alios 

COMMI  SH  \ilos 

Ni  usisi. 

Morris 

■  O'Chab 

213 


Nickjlaini  I'm  i 

Nl  RSINC 


I.[\1)S\1    Pi    \M 

Km  itwin  iwi  Sn  niiN 


21 


Senior 


Emu  v  Pi  ndolphi 

M  \i  m  \i  \i  k  s 


Lauren  Pepiciello 
English 


Catherine  Pereira 

Economic  s 


Nicole  Persico 

C'()\|\ll  Ml   \l  ICI\ 


Life  as  a 
Senior... 


Regal  Beagle 


Banana  Hammock 


Pure  Luck 


Christopher  Peters 
Economics 


Victoria  Petrucco 

Biology 


O'Connell  -  Petrucco  ■■■  215 


Asm  i  <i  1'ki  ii 

ENGI  1MI 


Maryi  i  i  i  \  1'riiwmi 

Hlol  ex .1 


216 


Senior 


Kevin  Quinn 


Maura  Rafuse 

FlNANC] 


:'.i  i/.Aiu  in  Ram 

Kelly  Rath 

Keller  Reardon 

Jennifer  Recine 

Art  History 

Km. i  isii 

A<  i  in  \n\(. 

ENGLISH 

Petrucelli 

-  Recine 

217 


Christopher  Richards 

Li  ONOMK  s 


Megan  Rock 

A(  i  01  \  1  i\i. 


Jl  Will  K  Rl  (,\\ 
I'sM  HOLOO 


Jessica  Riley 

Ari   HlSTORl 


Melissa  Ringi  r 

PSY<  Hi  M  ix.1! 


Vivian  Rodriguez 

C(  '\IMt  \1(  VTION 


Gregory  Romatzick 

Ki\  wi  i 


Ml  I  \\li  Romig 

COMMI  M(  \ll<i\ 


" 


EDWARD  Rl  IN 

M  \l  III  M  \ll(  s 


I 


Mk  h\i  i  Rom  kin 

l.(  (i\(P\ll(  s 


An  \i  isi  Rombd  i  s 

Mvkki  us.. 


Chrisi  I  w  Ronnholm 

\1  \l(kl  ll\(, 


218  ■■■Seniors 


A\n  Rosi 


\l  \I(K  Koss 

1  I  I  I   I  Ull   \l    l.M.IM  1  KIM. 


»S1  I'll  R<  »SSI  I  I  I 

1*1  >l  II  II  S 


Michael  Salviou 
Communication 


(.1  \i  \  1    Kl  M  ll\l|  m  |< 

ll\  \M  I 


Colleen  Sands 

M  \RM   I  l\(. 


|i  win  r  Santow  no 

Imi  RNATION  U    Hi  MM  ss 


Mar<  San  k  >r< 

EX  i  INOMICS 


Si  i  piiami,  San  ros 
Studio  Am 


Nathald  Santuccio 

CoMMI  NICATION 


Regan  -  Sanituccio  ■■■  219 


Stephen  Sennett 

M.\KM   I  INC. 


Joseph  Senno 


ENGI  ISM 


Stephanie  Serpa 
Biology 


Fairfield  Beach. 


M \KK  Servbdio 

\a  ONOMK  s 


220  ■■■  Seniors 


Kelly  Sheehan 

Engi  imi 


Katherine  Siembieda 
English 


Joseph  Si  k\  i\<> 

1  (  I  i\i  i\ni  S 


Cattkin  Sill  lis 
Psychology 


Emily  Sherwood 
English 


Sarah  Sexti  in 


Christina  Short 

I\  1 1  K\  W  IONAJ  Si  I  DIE! 


Alison  Sikora 
Biology 


Ada  Sim 
Information  Systi  ms 


Sarah  Simmons 
commi  m(  vtion 


Satos  -  Simmons  ■■■  221 


Loi  is  Spaoaro 

M\I(M  ll\(. 


DaNII  i  1 1  Sim  UtS 
Bioloct 


222 


Seniors 


)bkrt  Sullivan 

Vincent  Sweeney 

Victoria  Sylos-Labini 

LAUREN  SZYMANSKI 

Allot  mi\(. 

Marki  iim. 

Psychology 

Pol  mis 

Siraco 

-  Szymanski  ■■■  223 

Hi  m<(  v  Masd  Va]  encia 
Information  Nimi ms 


Mil  HAJ  1   VaNNI  I  I  I 

Ii\  \\l  1 


22 1  ■■■  Seniors 


Kristin  Yissk  iiii.i.i 
Accoi  mini. 


WlWATSORN  VlWATTHANASORN 

Intern  vtion  \i  Bi  mm  ss 


Kaiherine  Voight 

FlNANC  1 


Caitijn  Wagner 
Communication 


Jacquelyn  Ward 
International  Business 


Joseph  Ward 

COMPI  II  K  S(  II  \<  I 


Testa -Ward  ■■■22.", 


Margaret  Wollschlager 

BlOLOO 


Michael  Wong 

COMPl  II  It  S(  U  Ml 


226 


Seni( 


Mi  i  iss\  Wright 

I'sM  HOI  I  'il 


Wii  i  [am  Yost 
English 


Craig  Zandonella 

An  cH  MING 


Sandra  \\  rinn 

\l  RUNG 


I.iNDsi.v  Zaleta 

COMMI  NIC  ATION 


Shan  Shan  Zhi' 

BlOLOGV 


Like  as  a 
Senior... 


The  Hookup 


The  Sh*thouse 


Thk  Blarney  Stone 


Michelle  Zrrz 
Communication 


Warrington  -  Zitz  ■■■  227 


A  couple  happy  girls. 


Lim;  as  a 
Senior... 


These  seniors  party 

not  only  on  the  beach 

but  in  the  water  too! 


Seniors  having  a 
good  time 


Candids 


229 


Mike  Falzone  and  his 
lady  friends. 


Kyle,  Jesse  and  Alex 
all  dressed  up. 


Life  As  A  Senior... 


BBQ  on  a  nice 
fall  day  at  the 
townhouses. 


Sharing  some 
friendly  laughter. 


230 


I  Seniors 


V, 


m            1             M 

Br''          W 

These  seniors 
are  enjoying  a 
fun  night  out. 


Verizon  to  Verizon 
talk  for  free. 


Danielle  and  Pete 
enjoying  100  nights. 


Candids 


23] 


Joe  Griffin  and  Kyle 

Herman  enjoy  a  day 

at  the  beach. 


232  ■■■  Senior 


Life  as  a 
i:\iok... 


Mark  Servidio  shows 
off  his  strength. 


Group  shot! 


Candids 


233 


I   All  the  girls  excited 
for  a  senior  event. 


t<7- 


( 


Senior  fun  at 
Pub  Night. 


■nUEHi 


.'2-sSht 


Getting  together 
for  a  picture. 


All  smiles  for 
mock  wedding! 


234 


Seniors 


Lni:  as  a 
Senior... 


Raul,  Jay  and  two 
pretty  girls. 


Weekend  fun  at 
the  beach. 


CandidsHHM  235 


The  Village 
People  out  for  a 
night  on  the  town 


Brian,  Kevin  and 

C.J.  looking  happy 

and  handsome. 


Life  As  A  Senior... 


The  "bride  and 
groom"  get  all  messy 
at  the  mock  wedding. 


236 


Seniors 


These  seniors 

are  enjoying  the 

mock  wedding. 


Celebrating  the 
bachelorette  party 
as  part  of  the  mock 
wedding. 


Candids 


237 


Brit  and  his  little 
monkey  friend. 


Brian,  Joe,  John  and 

Trevor  all  ready  for  a 

night  of  fun. 


Seniors 


Life  as  a 
Senior... 


Kisses  and  smiles 
make  for  a  fun  night. 


Fun  at  Pub  Night! 


CandidsMMH  239 


"The  only  people  for  me  are  the  mad  ones, 


the  ones  who  are  mad  to  live,  mad  to  talk, 


mad  to  be  saved,  desirous  of  everything  at 
the  same  time,  the  ones  who  never  yawn  or 
say  a  commonplace  thing,  but  burn,  burn, 
burn,  like  fabulous  yellow  roman  candles 


exploding  like  spiders  across  the  stars..." 


-  Jack  Kerouac 


Seniors 


w 


. 


/ 


*  v 


L*'  fSIUSi 


We  give  you, 

Fisher,  the 

best  years  of 

our  life. 


Mark  Fisher 


"Kfrirvs   t5   flp*('5   tiv^t,   ju([a£c(  not  by   djAVfctivn  but  bu   \?(Klut. 


Father  Terry  Devino  has  been 


the  associate  chaplain   of 


Fairfield  University's  campus 
ministry  for  the  past  three  years. 
During  that  short  period  of 
time,  he  has  had  an  amazing 


impact  on  Fairfield's  student 


body.    Father  Devino  has  the 


wonderful  ability  to  relate  to 
the  students,  probably  because 


he  acts  like  one  most  of  the 


time.     His  friendliness  and 


enthusiasm  are  what  attract 


so  many  students  to  become 
involved  in  campus  ministry. 


/' 


/ 


242  ■■■Dedication 


By  listening  to  Father  Devino  give  a  mass,  it  is  easy  to  understand  why 


he  touches  so  many  hearts.  Each  and  every  person  in  church  feels 
that  his  homily  is  speaking  directly  to  them.  The  things  he  says  are 
truly  meaningful  because  they  are  so  easily  applicable  to  everyday  life. 
Whether  he  is  making  up  some  ridiculous  new  word  or  speaking  about  how  to 
be  a  more  loving  person,  Father  Devino  can  always  bring  a  smile  to  anyone's 
face.    He  is  a  kind,  caring  priest  who  genuinely  wants  to  see  more  students 

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become  involved  in  the  act  of  loving  others.  In  establishing 
the  Kairos  retreat  program  at  Fairfield,  he  has  enabled 
students  to  take  part  in  an  activity  that  allows  us  not  only  to 


r~form  strong,  lasting  bonds  with  each  other,  but  encourages 
us  to  spread  the  incredible  feeling  of  being  loved.  Father 
Devino  portrays  the  very  essence  of  love;  he  genuinely 
loves  people  and  wants  us  to  share  that  love  he  has  for 


us  with  the  world.  Father  Devino  will  be  greatly  missed 
next  year,  but  the  memories  we  have  made  with  him  and 
the  impact  he  has  had  on  our  community  will  last  forever. 


father  ^erry  'Devino 


Dedication    2006 


Father  Terry  Devino 


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Cia8S  Of  2006 

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to  the  Class  of  2006 

from  the  staff,  students  and  volunteers 

of  the  Regina  A.  Quick  Center 

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to  the 
Class  of  2006! 


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in  the  future. 


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black  and  silver  F-1  foil  stamping  dies  applied  to  the  base 
material.  An  english  linen  grain  was  also  added  to  complete 
the  cover  process.  The  custom  school  designed  endsheets 
were  printed  on  stonetext  granite  series  frost  SCG-1  stock 
using  HJ  #200  scarlet  and  #950  process  black  lithographic 
inks.  The  paper  stock  chosen  for  the  entire  book  consisted 
of  Meade  Westvaco's  triple  coated  1 00  pound  ermine  matte 
stock.  Special  effects  consisted  of  4-color  process  photos  in 
the  opening  section  and  student  life  sections.  Spot  colored 
backgrounds,  percentage  screeens  of  black,  overprints, 
reverses,  mortices  and  rule  lines  were  utilized  throughout. 
Our  professional  photographer  was  Lauren  Studios, 
located  in  New  York.  Our  publishers  representatives  and 
friends  are  Dale  Alger  of  North  Salem,  New  York  10560 
and  Ms.  Kristina  Skrela  of  Yonkers,  New  York  10701.  Our 
customer  service  person  in  Gettysburg  is  Ms.  Barb  Hale. 
Additional  credits  go  to  the  Gettysburg  Art  Department 
for  their  creative  renderings  on  the  cover,  endsheets, 
interior  layouts,  and  division  spreads.  This  year's  staff 
members  were  Kristen  Peirano  '06,  Melissa  Hunt  '06, 
Sarah  Evangelista  '06,  Stephanie  Kraushaar  '07,  Brenna 
Jordan  '07,  Emily  Dittrich  '07,  Morgan  West  '07,  Kathleen 
Sullivan  '08,  Leigh  Shanwald  '08,  Alicia  Zapf  '08,  Catherine 
Kapura  '09,  and  Julia  Macina  '09.  All  pages  were  created 
using  Adobe  InDesign  CS2.  Digital  images  were  placed 
using  the  HJ  Imageln  program.  We'd  like  to  give  special 
thanks  to  Mr.  James  Fitzpatrick  '70,  our  advisor  whose 
commitment  and  dedication  make  this  yearbook  special. 

Ms.  Erin  Hanafin  '07 
Editor-in-Chief 


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